Administration & Human Resources
Project Development Coordinator for Special Events
$62,868 to $97,593 a year
Posted until October 9, 2026 · posted September 18, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
From ≈ $30.23 an hour · $2,418 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.23/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,410 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,168 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
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Nights or evenings
“Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.”
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Weekends
“Work schedule includes weekend work in season and occasional nights and holidays.”
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Driver license
“Valid New York State driver license.”
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*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
Major Responsibilities
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- Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate multiple aspects of special event planning for the Bronx Operations.
- Assist the Borough Chief’s office with the coordination of special events held in Bronx parks; review proposals, conduct site visits, assess site fees and manage events on site.
- Coordinate the creation, development and production of Parks-produced events. Supervise subordinate personnel or act as a team leader.
- Review and process special event permit requests; provide follow-up as needed.
- Work closely with the Bronx Borough Commissioner’s Office, Parks’ Operations, Citywide Special Events, Enforcement, Revenue and Legal divisions to ensure events are managed properly.
- Prepare reports, maintain records and documentation pertaining to special events.
- Conduct frequent site visits and enforce Parks & Recreation rules and regulations to audit permit holders.
- Maintain yearly event statistical information and event filing system.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and the public. Ensure that all requests and concerns are resolved.
- Assist with other tasks as directed by the Bronx Chief of Operations.
- Work schedule includes weekend work in season and occasional nights and holidays.
- Maintain yearly event statistical information and event filing system.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801118.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
Work location: Ranaqua, Bronx
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/09/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 778647 are still under consideration and need not reapply.
References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.
nyc.gov/parks
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Skills they'd like
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with NYC Parks permit process or interest in event planning.
- Ability to work independently and initiate projects.
- Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid New York State driver license.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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