Idlewild Stewardship Associate

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is hiring a grant-funded Idlewild Stewardship Associate for a 12-week position based at Idlewild Park in Queens. The position supports the Natural Resources Group, which manages natural areas across New York City, and the Stewardship team’s work engaging volunteers and interns in Southeast Queens and throughout the city. The role involves organizing and supporting service events, trainings, recruitment, workshops, community engagement, and planning. It also includes hands-on stewardship projects in natural areas and other outdoor settings, along with participant tracking and administrative recordkeeping. The position is expected to start November 2, 2026, and is listed as 35 hours per week, with a part-time schedule available for a minimum of two days. Candidates must apply through cityjobs.nyc.gov. References may be requested. Hired candidates are subject to a $68 processing fee; candidates not currently employed by the City are also subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Support service events, trainings, recruitment, and workshops engaging volunteers and interns in Southeast Queens.
Lead and participate in natural-area vegetation management, native vegetation plantings, trail work, erosion control, coastal clean-ups, street tree care, and other service projects throughout New York City.
Manage and supervise volunteers and interns in outdoor settings, instructing them in project techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials.
Support community engagement and planning for public and private events facilitated by the Stewardship team.
Recruit, manage, and supervise volunteers and interns in outdoor settings.
Update and maintain records and prepare written reports, including entering participant information and fieldwork in Excel tracking forms and sketching work areas in ArcGIS.
Track participant recruitment and engagement progress against Stewardship program goals.
Support on-site work with division staff, local park managers, community groups, and other agencies.
Assist with event registration and lead volunteers as assigned.
Facilitate and enhance train-the-trainer options to broaden volunteer opportunities.