Conservation Crew Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s NYC Parks Department seeks a Community Coordinator for Bronx River initiatives. Under general supervision, you will supervise the Bronx River Conservation Crew, oversee full-time and seasonal staff, and coordinate with partners and volunteers from the surrounding community to implement planting and conservation projects.

Residency rules apply; you will develop maps, assist with grant reports, attend safety meetings, maintain equipment, and lead education/outreach activities to

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 2 years of related community work experience.
• Alternate: high school diploma with 6 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combinations allowed with documented related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Bronx River Conservation Crew and manage staff schedules.
• Develop planting plans and coordinate with partners and volunteers.
• Prepare reports and grant information; attend safety meetings.
• Maintain tools inventory and handle equipment purchases.
• Lead education and outreach activities with volunteers and youth.
• Collaborate on community engagement plans for underserved populations and events.

Skills

Ecological & river management

Supervising conservation work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma with six years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PARKS EMPLOYEES*

NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city's land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restroom buildings, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, supervise Bronx River Conservation Crew, a field-based conservation and river management team.
• Monitor and manage performance and schedule of full-time crew members, seasonal crew aides, apprentices and interns. Track staff time and activities, interview applicants and develop assessment materials, plan crew training and evaluate performance.
• Develop maps and planting plans for projects involving community partners and volunteers from the surrounding community. Submit information for grant reports and other monitoring reports.
• Attend staff and safety meetings and create procedures and signage to implement recommendations.
• Maintain an inventory of tools and equipment; recommend and handle purchases.
• Support and lead education and outreach activities to involve volunteers, youth and the general public in activities focused around the Bronx River and throughout District 14.
• Coordinate with Administrator on community engagement plan to reach underserved populations of the community and help coordinate Special Events.

Work Location: Bronx

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Ecological and river management experience. 2. Experience supervising conservation work. 3. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 4. Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel. 5. Valid New York State driver license.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $62,868.00 - $97,593.00