Assistant Commissioner for Activation and Development
Core
Oversee concession and business development opportunities on parkland, strategize sponsorships and fundraising, and govern special events and athletic field permitting policies for NYC Parks.
Role type
Senior IC management and operations lead (concessions, events, development)
Builds
Concession license agreements, revenue-generating strategies, event permitting policies, and fundraising initiatives
Domain
Public sector / Municipal parks and recreation management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Concession management, RFP/RFEI/RFB process management, contract negotiation, event permitting policy governance, stakeholder liaison, team mentorship, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience with citywide athletics and special events, donor relationship cultivation, interagency coordination
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Guide the Concessions unit in preparing and issuing RFPs, RFEIs, and RFBs; oversee concession accounting and compliance; serve as senior liaison to the City's Franchise and Concession Review Committee; govern policies for large-scale citywide events on parklands; spearhead revenue-generating strategies; manage and mentor staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive/managerial oversight