Community Coordinator - Green Infrastructure Grant Program

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day. The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Community Coordinator for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program under the Green Infrastructure Capital Planning and Partnerships team. DEP's Green Infrastructure Grant Program provides funding for stormwater source controls, or green infrastructure, projects on privately owned property in New York City. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will coordinate all elements of the Green Infrastructure Grant Program. Primary tasks will include managing existing grants, which will consist of direct communication with grantees, contractors, community groups and other Bureaus within DEP, and ensuring all projects are managed professionally and in a timely manner. The selected candidate will also assist in community outreach and program planning activities including facilitating grant workshops, assisting with the application and selection process, and managing new grant projects. Under guidance from the Private Incentives Program Manager and senior staff, the selected candidate will also review project budgets, monthly invoices, any required forms and paperwork, and other items submitted by grantees. Data entry, tracking and management will be key for this position as well as data analyses. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining project level and program level spreadsheets and reporting. Other assignments will include site visits, assisting in coordination of press events, and drafting press releases for completed projects. The Community Coordinator will also manage communications in person, over the phone, and through the Green Infrastructure Grant Program email inbox as the primary contact for the Program.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities; or
• Equivalent education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Comfortable with speaking to individuals in person and over the phone.
• Ability to analyze and compile grant project data.
• Ability to comprehend maps, graphs, and tables.
• Basic ArcGIS knowledge.
• Excellent project management and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all elements of the Green Infrastructure Grant Program.
• Manage existing grants, including direct communication with grantees, contractors, community groups, and other Bureaus within DEP.
• Assist in community outreach and program planning activities.
• Facilitate grant workshops and assist with the application and selection process.
• Manage new grant projects.
• Review project budgets, monthly invoices, and required forms submitted by grantees.
• Perform data entry, tracking, and management.
• Maintain project level and program level spreadsheets and reporting.
• Conduct site visits and assist in coordination of press events.
• Draft press releases for completed projects.
• Manage communications as the primary contact for the Program.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees