Outreach and Education Coordinator

Outreach and Education Coordinator

Bronx Green-Up Program Manager

The Outreach and Education Coordinator is primarily responsible for developing promoting conducting and documenting the programs outreach educational and technical assistance activities as well as other community education and training addition the Outreach and Education Coordinator organizes events conducts workshops manages volunteers and is responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks.

Grow participation in and awareness of Bronx Green-Up activities and events through mediums that include e-blasts promotional materials and social media campaigns.

Develop organize and conduct activities and events to engage the public with Bronx Green-Up.

Track and record all relevant data related to outreach education volunteer management and technical assistance for required reports.

Develop coordinate and teach workshops and training programs on compost and other horticulture topics.

Provide technical assistance and training to Bronx residents schools community sites neighborhood groups and non-profit organizations interested in composting and community stewardship activities.

Create tip sheets handouts flyers signs and other materials.

Recruit train coordinate supervise and develop opportunities for volunteers interested in engaging with the Bronx Green-Up program.

Perform tasks such as shoveling weeding loading/unloading plant and compost material a variety of weather conditions.

Additional Bronx Green-Up duties as needed.

Bachelors degree in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Minimum two years of related work experience preferably in community outreach education environmental programming or related field

Knowledge of and commitment to composting community greening and environmental stewardship

Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Experience with Microsoft Office and other common computer applications

Experience working with the public independently and as part of a collaborative team in a variety of settings

Valid New York State drivers license

Local travel required

Weekends and some evening hours required

Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions be able to lift andor move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $50000-$55000

Benefits:

• 15Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

Please include a cover letter with your application.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected.

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