Project Coordinator - Posting No. 1519
Date Posted
April 20, 2009
Employer
Design Commission of the City of New York, Office of the Mayor
Location
New York, NY
Job Description
Mission: Established in 1898 as the Art Commission, New York City's design review agency was renamed the Design Commission in July 2008 to better reflect its mission. Located in City Hall, the Commission meets every three weeks to review works of art, architecture and landscape architecture proposed on or over City-owned property. Projects include construction or restoration of buildings, such as museums and libraries; creation or renovation of parks and playgrounds; installation of lighting and other streetscape elements; and design, installation and conservation of artwork. There are 11 Commissioners, who serve pro bono, and five full-time staff members. The Commission also acts as caretaker and curator of the City's public art collection and maintains an extensive archive documenting the history of New York City's public works. The archive is frequently used by historians, students, researchers and City agencies.
Principal responsibilities: The Project Coordinator's primary responsibility is to help coordinate all aspects of the design review meetings and related site visits with the Deputy Director and Project Manager. This includes managing relationships with the capital projects divisions of City agencies; researching projects, reviewing submission materials and preparing annotated agendas; coordinating with outside agencies and design advisory committees; attending and assisting at design review meetings and site visits; processing materials for the archives; and working on the development and implementation of a new data base to more effectively and efficiently track projects.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Interest in and experience with architecture, landscape architecture and public art
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Familiarity with architectural drawings and detail a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Adobe PhotoShop is a plus
Salary
Not Available
Contact Information
To apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Alicia West, Project Manager
The Design Commission of the City of New York
City Hall, Third Floor
New York, NY 10007
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