Partnership Agreements Coordinator – OLS – Public Realm

Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. The Office Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.
The Public Realm team is seeking an experienced and motivated Partnership Agreements Coordinator. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships, the successful candidate will support and manage the ongoing management of concession agreements, maintenance agreements, and community operations in NYC DOT public spaces citywide. The position requires close coordination and collaboration with units within DOT, particularly with the Legal and Concession Units. In addition to internal coordination, the position will work closely with various community groups, including city/state agencies, Business Improvement Districts, community-based organizations, merchants’ groups, and more. Typical tasks include managing all partner agreements, giving public presentations and webinars, and program tracking and mapping. The ideal candidate will be expected to be familiar with public space design, concessions and market operations, management elements, and have strong organization and time management skills with the ability to meet critical milestones in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively, seeking to cultivate continued professional development and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
The Department of Transportation s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
Preferred Skills
1.Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot issues with partners, manage against tight timelines, prioritize among competing needs and opportunities, and manage multiple projects at the same time. 2. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite. 3.Strong organizational, communication, administrative, writing and presentation skills. 4. Demonstrate a willingness to work in the field as needed. 5. Strong interest in and knowledge of maps, NYC geography, the public realm, and the NYC transportation network strongly desired. 6. Interest or experience in additional software skills, such as AutoCAD 7. Public Speaking experience.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
Work Location:
55 Water St, New York, NY 10041
Hours/Shift:
35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm
To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 636322
All other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 636322
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.