Wetlands Project Associate

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Sick and annual leave for seasonals

Free recreation center membership

Job summary

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION in New York City seeks an intern to support restoration and management of natural parkland from The Grove, Rego Park, Queens. 10 months, 35 hours/week, start 08/31/2026.

You will assist ecologists, coordinate supplies, schedule meetings, engage communities, prepare environmental documents, and map data using Microsoft 365 and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with related community work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 programs and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and field support for restoration of natural parkland.
• Coordinate purchasing, budget tracking and vendor interactions.
• Assist in scheduling interviews, meetings and conferences.
• Support partner projects with non-profit organizations and divisions.
• Assist ecological monitoring and community engagement activities.
• Prepare materials for permit applications and environmental reviews.
• Use Microsoft Office and ArcGIS to input, map and visualize data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Microsoft 365 basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education/experience equivalent to above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ArcGIS

Job description

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 660,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group’s mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands and wetlands.

• Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits.
• All seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave.
• All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision from project managers and senior staff, provide logistical and field support for the restoration and management of natural area parkland, supporting a diverse team of ecologists, water resource specialists and gardeners.
• Coordinate purchasing and receiving of supplies and equipment, including budget tracking and interaction with vendors and other divisions.
• Assist in scheduling interviews, meetings, and conference calls.
• Coordinate partner projects with other non-profit partner organizations and divisions within the Agency.
• As needed, assist in ecological and environmental monitoring to support environmental compliance, restoration and management.
• As needed, assist in community engagement including public meetings and stewardship events.
• Assist in the preparation of material for permit applications and environmental review documents.
• Use software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS to input, map, and visualize data.
• Prepare maps, technical reports, and presentations for managers and the public.

Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens

Duration: 10 months. 35 hours per week. Expected Start Date 08/31/2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

nyc.gov/parks

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Purchasing experience, including familiarity with requisitions, vendors and bidding.
• Interest in supporting a diverse team on projects that improve the environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work in a team.
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and the environment.
• Valid in 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 for all other candidates within 90 days of hire.

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.