Associate stewardship

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

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

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 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks.

The Division of Environment and Planning 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 within Environment and Planning manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grants from state, federal, and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.

Major Responsibilities

Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, support volunteer events in natural areas, volunteer workshops, and other service projects.

Support volunteers and staff, leading in vegetation removals, native vegetation plantings, erosion control tasks, coastal / park clean-ups, and other service projects throughout the city.

• Manage and supervise volunteers in a variety of outdoor settings including forests along New York City streets.
• Facilitate and enhance train-the-trainer options to provide a wider variety of opportunities for volunteers.
• Support on-site efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups, and other agencies.

Track volunteer recruitment and engagement progress against stewardship program goals.

Assist in registration and leading volunteers at events as assigned.

How to Apply : Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 681791.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 681791 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location : Baby Queensbridge, Queens

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

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)

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements :

1. 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

2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with volunteers, students, interns, or job trainees.
• Knowledge of native and invasive plants and local ecology.
• Can maintain a flexible schedule by working weekends and occasional evenings.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. and handle gas-powered equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing field staff and / or mobile crews.
• Experience performing removals, native vegetation plantings, erosion control, and coastal / park clean-ups.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and the environment.
• 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.

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Last updated : 2024-10-14