Public Design Commission

Position Title: Project Coordinator

The Agency You’ll Join:
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces
all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is head of the

executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City
as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’ Administration is
leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety,
and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness,
helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these values. For current job
opportunities visit our careers page

The Team You’ll Work With:
Established in 1898, the Public Design Commission reviews architecture, landscape architecture, and
works of art on City-owned property. Projects include construction or restoration of structures, such as

libraries, fire stations, and bridges; creation or renovation of parks, playgrounds, and plazas; installation
of lighting and other streetscape elements; and the design, installation, and conservation of artwork.

The Commission holds monthly hearings to review projects, which are primarily submitted by City
agencies. 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, which is frequently used by
historians, students, and other City agencies. The Commission is an advocate for excellence and

innovation in the public realm, ensuring the viability and quality of public programs and services
throughout the city for years to come.

The Problems You’ll Solve
The Project coordinator’s primary responsibility is to manage coordination of all aspects of the monthly

design review and public hearings process. This includes reviewing submission materials; and preparing

detailed agendas; and other relevant documents as deemed necessary by the Executive Director. This

also includes, working with the Executive Director to implement new systems for streamlining

operations to meet design excellence, while maximizing efficiency.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Help PDC staff coordinate the project review portfolio of architecture, landscape

architecture, and streetscape design project, and organize information and maintain
coordination with City Hall for high priority and complex projects.

• Attend and assist with recurring administration meetings, community outreach meetings,

identifying creative ways to leverage technology to streamline project review procedures

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and help create a PDC public awareness campaign and associated graphic materials to bring
wider awareness on the role of the PDC in shaping NYC’s public realm.

• Help keep PDC’s website up to date, and with any upgrades with oversight from relevant

PDC staff. Coordinate with MIS, and OTI to implement changes.

• Assist in organizing monthly agendas and review certificates before Director, and Executive

• Work with designated PDC staff on day-to-day management of office administration, and

• Coordinate responses to outside inquiries, such as press, community, or individual

including budget and schedule

• Experience with creating architectural drawings, and familiarity with landscape architecture

• Familiarity with project managing capital review processes in NYC agencies, preferred but not

• Strong organization and entrepreneurial skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, a plus.

Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary,

equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is
$ 65,000 – $ 85,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.

Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the
city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment