Wetlands Project Associate

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 660000 street trees and two million more in parks.

The Environment and Planning division aims to protect restore and expand New York Citys green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Groups mission is to protect restore expand and manage New York Citys over 12000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs including forests grasslands and wetlands.

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 from project managers and senior staff provide logistical and field support for the restoration and management of natural area parkland supporting a diverse team of ecologists water resource specialists and gardeners.
-Coordinate purchasing and receiving of supplies and equipment including budget tracking and interaction with vendors and other divisions.
-Assist in scheduling interviews meetings and conference calls.
-Coordinate partner projects with other non-profit partner organizations and divisions within the Agency.
-As needed assist in ecological and environmental monitoring to support environmental compliance restoration and management.
-As needed assist in community engagement including public meetings and stewardship events.
-Assist in the preparation of material for permit applications and environmental review documents.
-Use software such as Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS to input map and visualize data.
-Prepare maps technical reports and presentations for managers and the public.

Work Location: The Grove Rego Park Queens

Duration: 10 months. 35 hours per week. Expected Start Date 08/31/2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 792471.

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.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 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