Urban Forest Restoration Field Coordinator

Natural Areas Conservancy, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation

10 sick/safe days

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K with 4% employer match

Professional development funds

Job summary

The Natural Areas Conservancy in New York City is hiring a Forest Restoration Site Coordinator to support forest restoration projects at natural areas across the city. This role involves 80% field-based work with 20% office tasks, reporting to the Senior Manager, Conservation Science.

Responsibilities include tracking restoration activities, developing project calendars/maps, site visits, and coordinating with NAC ecologists and NYC Parks teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in forestry/ecology with 1 year experience.
• Urban natural area forest management knowledge.
• Knowledge of ecological construction and forest ecology.
• Strong NYC plant identification and communication skills.
• NY driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint or Google Suite.
• Able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing forest restoration projects in NYC sites.
• Develop calendars and maps; coordinate schedules and deliverables.
• Conduct site visits; document progress and compliance.
• Prepare project documentation, schedules, GIS data, and reports.
• Coordinate plant orders and nursery stock deliveries.
• Perform site safety inspections with contractors and partners.
• Support community engagement and volunteer events.

Skills

Forest management

Ecological construction

Plot analysis

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Flexible hours

Education

Associate or higher in forestry/ecology

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Natural Areas Conservancy in New York City is hiring a Forest Restoration Site Coordinator to support forest restoration projects at natural areas across the city. This role involves 80% field-based work with 20% office tasks, reporting to the Senior Manager, Conservation Science.

Responsibilities include tracking restoration activities, developing project calendars/maps, site visits, and coordinating with NAC ecologists and NYC Parks teams.