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Assistant Commissioner for Activation and Development

New York City, NY, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

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

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