Senior Nursery Operations Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Community Coordinator to manage PECaN’s plant production and engagement programs on Staten Island. The role supervises seasonal staff and interns, coordinates scheduling, logistics and office workflows, and supports grant development for environmental projects.

The position requires collaboration across Parks divisions, grant reporting, and coordination of plant distributions with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree-based option: bachelor’s degree and two years of related community work.
• Alternate option: high school diploma and six years of related community work.
• Equivalent combination with at least one year of experience as in the first option.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of PECaN’s plant production, conservation and engagement programs.
• Supervise seasonal staff, interns and participants in horticultural work in the nursery.
• Perform scheduling, project tracking, purchasing coordination, logistics and office organization tasks.
• Develop and maintain internal documentation, reports and tools to support project management and flows.
• Support planning and coordination of plant and seed distribution activities and communications with partners.
• Liaise with Parks divisions, assist with staff scheduling, timekeeping and training tracking.
• Support grant development, reporting and fundraising by preparing applications and budgets.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, volunteers and site visits; assist with external communications.
• Work collaboratively with staff, interns, volunteers and partner organizations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 62868 - USD 97593

Job Description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery (PECaN) is a 13-acre plant and seed production facility located on Staten Island. PECaN’s mission is to support the restoration and enhancement of NYC's natural areas and green spaces by providing high-quality, ecologically appropriate plants and seeds, primarily grown from wild sources. We also promote access to nature and strengthen the health and resilience of our landscapes through education, research and public engagement.

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Deputy Director, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate daily operations of PECaN’s plant production, conservation and engagement programs. Perform responsible administrative, operational and program coordination work to help the nursery operate efficiently and collaborate across multiple teams and projects.
• Supervise seasonal staff, workforce program participants and interns in the planning and execution of horticultural work in the nursery environment. Work collaboratively across these and other groups on nursery or field activities including plant handling, staging, inventory checks and other program support tasks.
• Perform scheduling, project tracking, purchasing coordination, logistics and general office organization tasks across PECaN’s technical programs, in support of other management staff.
• Develop and maintain internal documentation, reports, and operational tools to support project management, program tracking and office workflows. Identify opportunities to improve these operational systems and help implement solutions that improve efficiency and program effectiveness.
• Support planning and coordination of plant and seed distribution activities, including assisting with plant order coordination and communicating availability of plant material to internal and external partners.
• Serve as liaison with other divisions of Parks, including Central Human Resources and Information Technology & Telecommunications. Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, timekeeping, training tracking, onboarding and maintaining personnel documentation.
• Support grant development, reporting, and fundraising efforts by preparing grant applications, supporting documentation and project budgets. Coordinate funder and donor communications and track funding opportunities and project deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, volunteer events, and site visits related to PECaN’s horticultural programs. Support the nursery’s external communications including formatting program materials, preparing presentations and informational handouts, and assisting with press, social media, and outreach content.
• Work collaboratively with staff, interns, volunteers and partner organizations.

Work Location: Plant Ecology Center and Nursery, Staten Island

The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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.

nyc.gov/parks

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.

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.