Special Projects Coordinator
Special Projects Coordinator
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Job Description
NYC Parks GreenThumb provides technical assistance educational workshops operational support and materials to community gardens throughout New York City. Supporting over 550 community gardens and 20000 volunteer gardeners GreenThumb is the largest community gardening program in the country.
Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. All seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
-Under general supervision with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment support GreenThumb with planning design and implementation of community garden improvement projects.
-Engage with community gardeners stakeholders partners and/or contractors to develop and implement community garden site improvements plans through community planning sessions design charrettes and other engagement activities.
-Develop partnerships to support physical improvements in community gardens and assist in program development to connect gardeners with resources.
-Develop and implement strategies to coordinate complex projects across teams divisions agencies and external groups.
-Manage a budget purchase supplies and track inventory and usage of materials.
-Build and maintain working relationships within city government and non-profit community-based organizations.
-Perform research analyze data and prepare reports related to community gardening and urban agriculture.
Work Location: 100 Gold Street Manhattan
Duration: September 2025 to June 30 2026
Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.
To Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 720822.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
