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Department:   Film & Special Events 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 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. 6   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. 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: • 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. • Coordinate   with   the   Mayor’s   Office   of   Media   &   Entertainment   and   private   production companies   regarding   film and photography requests for Central Park • Coordinate   in   person   and   by   written   correspondence   with   various   City   agencies   and third parties as it pertains to   special   events . • Conduct   site   reviews   with   third   parties   for   proposed   film   or   event   activities. • Provides   oversight   of   film   and   special   event   activities   to   ensure   compliance   with Conservancy and Parks policies,   practices,   and rules. • Maintain   calendars   and   film/event   tracking. • Demonstrate   knowledge   of   Central   Park’s   history   and   landmarks   and   shares   information with Park patrons,   contractors,   and vendors • Provide   accurate   and   pertinent   information   about   Park   rules   and   regulations to   Park visitors and permit   holders. • Communicate   with   ease   and   diplomacy   across   all   staff   levels   and   Park   patrons. • Perform   other   duties   as   required . Minimum   Requirements: • Bachelor’s   degree   or   equivalent   combination   of   education   and   experience. • One   to   three   years   of   experience   in   a   park   operations   capacity   and/or special event/film industry • Strong   team   player • Strong   interpersonal   skills • Excellent   customer   service   and   problem-solving   skills • Proficiency   with   MS   Word,   Excel,   Outlook,   and   PowerPoint • Valid   driver’s   license   required . • Excellent   organizational,   planning,   time   management   and   communication   skills Abilities   Required: • Ability   to   work   a   flexible   schedule   to   meet   the   needs   of   the   park ,   including nights,   weekends,   and   holidays. • Ability   to   make   critical   decisions   and   manage   emergency   situations. • Ability   to   work   outside   in   all   weather   conditions   year -round. • Ability   to   lift   50   lbs. Salary range:   $ 5 6 K - $ 7 2 K (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.