Park Ecology Steward: Restoration & Outreach

Prospect Park Alliance, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b Contributions

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Prospect Park Alliance, Inc. seeks an Eco Zone Gardener to uphold ecological restoration standards within Prospect Park. You will work with a team to maintain zones, supervise planting and debris removal, and ensure safety and aesthetics across the park.

You will perform vegetation management, equipment operation, and volunteer coordination while aligning with landscape management goals and SMART annual planning. This role requires field readiness and collaborative training with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Associates' or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries-related field, or Certificate in Horticulture preferred.
• One (1) year of landscape management and ecological restoration experience in a public park setting, or three (3) years’ experience without a degree.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable ecological best practices, native plants of the Northeast, plant species identification skills, and the ability to prioritize work.
• A NYS Driver’s License
• A NYS Pesticide Applicator or Technician License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in vegetation control in all areas of the park by hand-pulling, using power tools, and assisting with and/or overseeing herbicide application.
• Prepare and maintain planting sites by clearing and removing debris, raking and leveling soil, implementing erosion control techniques, watering pre- and post-installation, and/or digging holes.
• Prune trees and shrubs as required for project goals, safety, and aesthetics.
• Plant and/or seed prepared areas.
• Travel to various parts of the Park as needed to carry out duties.
• Record daily records of work completed and time in/time out, and work with the Lead EZG and Landscape Manager to make sure these are entered into the work tracking database.

Skills

Plant identification

Landscape tools

Safety awareness

Education

Biology/Ecology/Natural Resource degree

NYS Driver’s License

Pesticide licence preferred

Job description

Prospect Park Alliance, Inc. seeks an Eco Zone Gardener to uphold ecological restoration standards within Prospect Park. You will work with a team to maintain zones, supervise planting and debris removal, and ensure safety and aesthetics across the park.

You will perform vegetation management, equipment operation, and volunteer coordination while aligning with landscape management goals and SMART annual planning. This role requires field readiness and collaborative training with senior staff.