Community Outreach & Education Coordinator (Composting)

The-New-York-Botanical-Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Vacation Days

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator to develop and promote community outreach, education programs, and technical assistance for composting and horticulture initiatives in the Bronx.

You will organize events, lead workshops, manage volunteers, and handle a range of administrative duties while collaborating with partners and the public in various venues. Evening hours and local travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of related work experience in outreach, education, environmental programming or related field.
• Knowledge of 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 team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, conduct, and document outreach and educational activities.
• Organize events, workshops, and training programs on compost and horticulture topics.
• Track and record data for required reports and performance metrics.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop volunteers for the Bronx Green-Up program.
• Provide technical assistance and training to residents, schools, and organizations.
• Create handouts, flyers, and other informational materials.
• Perform outdoor work and weather-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Public outreach

Bilingual Spanish/English

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator to develop and promote community outreach, education programs, and technical assistance for composting and horticulture initiatives in the Bronx.

You will organize events, lead workshops, manage volunteers, and handle a range of administrative duties while collaborating with partners and the public in various venues. Evening hours and local travel are required.