Overview
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Film & Special
Events
Status: Full-time/Non-exempt
Note: A valid driver’s
license is required
for this position.
About the Central Park Conservancy
Central Park is one of the most famous and beloved urban
public spaces in the world. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
in 1857, the 843-acre park was the first purpose-built public park in the
country and is a National Historic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a
private not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park
which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since that time, the Conservancy has
overseen the investment of approximately $1 billion in the restoration of the park,
and now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.
The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate
Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally
entrusted the care of the park to the Conservancy which is responsible for
every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital
improvements, and the visitor experience. Committed to sharing the best
practices in urban park management, the Conservancy also serves as a resource
for other NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. The
Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an operating budget of $100
million.
Job Summary:
The Film and Special Events Coordinator is responsible
for planning, organizing, and coordinating film and special events in Central Park, as well as overseeing and participating
in relevant operational duties. The schedule is flexible according to event
programming: holidays, weekends and overnights as needed. The coordinator
ensures compliance with Conservancy and Parks policies and practices by film
and special event third parties. This
position works closely with film and event
production personnel and City agencies,
including but not limited to the Department of Parks and Recreation, New
York Police Department, Emergency Services and the Mayor’s Office of Film,
Theatre and Broadcasting.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
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Support the development and implementation of
operational plans for managing and staging special events
including pre-event set-up,
event day activities, staff overtime,
supervision of operations staff assisting with special events, clean-up, and post-event analysis.
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Coordinate with the Mayor’s Office
of Media & Entertainment and private production companies regarding film and
photography requests for Central Park
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Coordinate in person
and by written correspondence with various City agencies and third parties as it pertains to
special events.
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Conduct site reviews
with third parties
for proposed film or event activities.
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Provides oversight of film and special event
activities to ensure
compliance with Conservancy
and Parks policies, practices, and rules.
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Maintain calendars and film/event tracking.
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Demonstrate knowledge of Central Park’s
history and landmarks
and shares information with
Park patrons, contractors, and vendors
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Provide accurate and pertinent information about Park rules and regulations to Park visitors and permit holders.
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Communicate with ease and diplomacy
across all staff levels and Park patrons.
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Perform other duties
as required.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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One to three
years of experience in a park operations capacity
and/or special event/film industry
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Strong team player
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Excellent customer service
and problem-solving skills
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Proficiency with MS Word, Excel,
Outlook, and PowerPoint
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Valid driver’s
license required.
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Excellent organizational, planning, time management and communication skills
Abilities Required:
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Ability to work a flexible schedule
to meet the needs of the park, including
nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Ability to make critical decisions and manage emergency situations.
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Ability to work outside in all weather
conditions year-round.
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Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Salary range: $55K – $67K (based on level of experience) DIVERSITY,
EQUITY & INCLUSION
The Central Park Conservancy’s work is guided by
the belief that Central Park, and all
public parks, must be managed and actively
protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all.
Working closely
with our New York City partners, we will always
strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of
belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public
use of the park.
In service
of this belief,
we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational
culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it
serves.
Safety Requirements
Establishment and maintenance of a safe work
environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at
every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe
environment and be following federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety
rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should
be aware of any hazards which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in
walkways, etc.). If an employee
discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other
employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.
Disclaimer – The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required
of personnel so classified. As needed, all personnel may be required
to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities