Stewardship Engagement Coordinator
Stewardship Engagement Coordinator
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Job Description
NYC Parks is an awardwinning City agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30000 acres or 14 of the citys land encompassing more than 5000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreation and nature centers historic buildings and structures athletic fields playgrounds sports courts public pools performing arts spaces retaining walls piers boardwalks and nearly 14 miles of beaches.
The mission of the Natural Resources Group (NRG) within the Division of Environment and Planning is to protect restore expand and manage New York Citys natural spaces and green infrastructure to maximize their ecological and social benefits for all New Yorkers. The Division is responsible for planning citywide urban forestry and ecological and horticulture initiatives. The Stewardship Team within NRG supports the Division and engages the public by providing diverse opportunities for direct care of natural resources and the urban forest across the City.
Major Responsibilities
Under general direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment direct staff in preparation for engaging volunteers. Manage and expand volunteer events in the rightofway (street tree care) and upland forests including: vegetation removals in natural areas restoration plantings erosion control coastal/park cleanups street tree care workshops and other service projects throughout New York City.
Supervise a dynamic team with various levels of experience and instruct them in proper project techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials.
Direct preparation of project sites and determine suitability for volunteers.
Manage and supervise volunteer events.
Maintain records and prepare written reports including the regular review of fieldwork entries into Access and Excel tracking forms and maps of work areas in the Natural Areas Management Application.
Track field work and volunteer accomplishments recruit additional staff as needed for preparation of events and coordinate logistical support for other projects in support of division work as needed. Support the and development of program proposals with nonprofit and community partners. Help prepare grant applications to fund staff and program initiatives
Coordinate onsite efforts with local park managers local community groups and other agencies.
Support the provision and maintenance of tools supplies and vehicles needed to support the work of staff and volunteers.
How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 711356.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 711356 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: Baby Queensbridge Queens
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams Department of Citywide Administrative Services
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR 56058
Qualifications :
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.
Additional Information :
The City of New York 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
