Corporate Program Manager

City Parks Foundation

Job Description

JOB: Corporate Program Manager

START DATE: Immediate

SALARY: $50,000 + full benefits

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is an independent, non-profit organization that produces arts, sports and educational programs, largely free of charge, for over 600,000 kids and adults in 750 parks throughout New York City. CPF also organizes communities to support neighborhood parks via Partnerships for Parks, an innovative joint program of City Parks Foundation and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation founded in 1995. Partnerships helps New Yorkers work together to make parks thrive.

CPF seeks a Corporate Program Manager to lead and manage the organizations citywide corporate volunteer projects, events, and information systems. The Corporate Program Manager will increase corporate volunteer participation; foster collaborative relationships among corporate volunteers, Parks staff, and community members; and raise revenue to support Partnerships for Parks activities.

The Corporate Program Manager will report to the Director of Partnerships for Parks, and have significant interaction with the Director of Development.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Lead and expand Partnerships for Parks’ citywide Corporate Volunteer Program, which currently engages 3,000 volunteers annually in 70 service projects to improve NYC parks
• Hire and supervise part-time and seasonal program assistants and interns as the program grows
• Provide motivation, supervision, and hands-on guidance to corporate volunteers at parks beautification projects throughout the five boroughs
• Identify sites, track budgets, order supplies, and manage logistics, tracking, and evaluation of volunteer projects
• Communicate corporate program information to Partnerships, CPF, and Parks staff, ensuring compliance with Parks goals and City regulations
• Identify and lead Corporate Program promotion through events, partner organizations, website, e-blasts and newsletters, direct outreach/solicitation, and other outlets
• Increase program participation by strengthening relationships with existing and new corporate partners, and developing activities to recognize accomplishments and contributions of corporate volunteers
• Lead trainings for staff and community members to improve corporate volunteer management and engagement
• Develop and expand relationships with community park groups and identify opportunities to connect corporate resources to community needs
• Work with the Volunteer Program Director and CPF staff to set corporate program fundraising goals and maximize revenue for Partnerships for Parks programs

The Corporate Program Manager will be expected to:

• Document project success through reports and presentations for both CPF and the corporate client
• Promote community engagement and volunteerism
• Support "It's My Park Day,” recognition events, and other Partnerships for Parks projects (as directed)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years experience in volunteer management, sales, event planning, or sponsorship/fundraising
• Excellent project management, customer service, public speaking, and writing skills
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies, both internal and external to CPF and Parks
• Experience in horticulture and parks maintenance a plus but not required
• Experience supervising staff, preferred
• Ability to work independently and initiate projects
• Valid NYS Driver’s License - able to drive in New York City
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Interested candidates should mail cover letter and resume to:

City Parks Foundation

Re: Corporate Program Manager

830 Fifth Ave, Room 280

New York, NY 10065

OR, E-mail the same information to: info@cityparksfoundation.org

Please include your name and “Corporate Program Manager” in the subject heading.