Conservation Crew Coordinator

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restroom buildings, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches. This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, supervise Bronx River Alliance Conservation Crew, a field-based conservation and river management team.
• Supervise ecological restoration, river management, stormwater infrastructure maintenance and clean-up projects along eight miles of the Bronx River.
• Monitor and manage performance and schedule of full-time crew members, seasonal crew aides, apprentices and interns. Track staff time and activities, interview applicants and develop assessment materials, plan crew training and evaluate performance.
• Supervise Crew’s restoration activities including weekly field reconnaissance, invasive plant management, erosion control activities, planting and green infrastructure maintenance.
• Develop maps and planting plans and submit information for grant reports and other monitoring reports.
• Attend staff and safety meetings and create procedures and signage to implement recommendations.
• Maintain an inventory of tools and equipment; recommend and handle purchases.
• Support education and outreach activities to involve volunteers, youth and the general public in river conservation activities, including organizing volunteer and staff events, representing the Bronx River Alliance to media and public as needed and assisting with implementing organizational partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level