Conservation Crew Coordinator

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Parks in the Bronx is seeking a Community Coordinator to supervise the Bronx River Conservation Crew and oversee both full-time and seasonal staff. You will coordinate with community partners, develop planting plans, and lead volunteer engagement efforts to protect and rejuvenate local public spaces.

The role emphasizes ecological and river management, strong communication, and collaboration with city agencies to support District 14 initiatives and diverse community programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological and river management preferred.
• Experience supervising conservation projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid New York State driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Bronx River Conservation Crew and staff.
• Monitor performance and schedule of crew and interns; track attendance.
• Develop maps and planting plans with partners and volunteers.
• Attend meetings and implement safety and procedure improvements.
• Maintain tools and equipment inventory and advise on purchases.
• Lead education and outreach activities engaging volunteers and the public.

Skills

River management experience

Supervising conservation work

Communication & organization

MS Word & Excel

New York driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years community work

High school diploma + 6 years community work

Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2

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

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• 1. 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.