About the Central Park Conservancy:
Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by
Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the
country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark
and a New York Scenic 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 then, the Conservancy has overseen the
investment of over $1.5 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts
over 40 million visitors a year.
Community Relations Coordinator
Job Description
Department: Community Relations
Reports to: Manager of Community Relations
Status: Full-time/Non-exempt
About the Central Park Conservancy
Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by
Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the
country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark
and a New York Scenic 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 then, the Conservancy has overseen the
investment of over $1.5 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts
over 40 million visitors a year.
The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private
partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given
its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. 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. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual
operating budget of $100 million.
The Position
The Community Relations Coordinator provides support to
Conservancy staff by monitoring and assisting in all aspects of Park use by
visitors and concessionaires, and through establishing cooperative
relationships with Park users. The Coordinator ensures compliance with Park
policies and practices and works closely with user groups and surrounding
communities to motivate Park stewardship. This position collaborates with field
staff across Operations as well as with City agencies, including but not limited
to the Department of Parks and Recreation, New York Police Department, and
Emergency Services.
Essential Duties
Minimum Requirements
Abilities
Salary range: $55K to $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 in
compliance with 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. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
About the Central Park Conservancy:
Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by
Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the
country's first purpose-built public park and…