Senior Nursery Operations Coordinator

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $62,868 - $97,593 • Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery (PECaN) is a 13-acre plant and seed production facility located on Staten Island. PECaN’s mission is to support the restoration and enhancement of NYC's natural areas and green spaces by providing high-quality, ecologically appropriate plants and seeds, primarily grown from wild sources. We also promote access to nature and strengthen the health and resilience of our landscapes through education, research and public engagement.

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 supervision of the Deputy Director, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate daily operations of PECaN’s plant production, conservation and engagement programs. Perform responsible administrative, operational and program coordination work to help the nursery operate efficiently and collaborate across multiple teams and projects.
• Supervise seasonal staff, workforce program participants and interns in the planning and execution of horticultural work in the nursery environment. Work collaboratively across these and other groups on nursery or field activities including plant handling, staging, inventory checks and other program support tasks.
• Perform scheduling, project tracking, purchasing coordination, logistics, and general office organization tasks across PECaN’s technical programs, in support of other management staff.
• Develop and maintain internal documentation, reports, and operational tools to support project management, program tracking, and office workflows. Identify opportunities to improve these operational systems and help implement solutions that improve efficiency and program effectiveness.
• Support planning and coordination of plant and seed distribution activities, including assisting with plant order coordination and communicating availability of plant material to internal and external partners.
• Serve as liaison with other divisions of Parks, including Central Human Resources and Information Technology & Telecommunications. Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, timekeeping, training tracking, onboarding, and maintaining personnel documentation.
• Support grant development, reporting, and fundraising efforts by preparing grant applications, supporting documentation, and project budgets. Coordinate funder and donor communications and track funding opportunities and project deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, volunteer events, and site visits related to PECaN’s horticultural programs. Support the nursery’s external communications including formatting program materials, preparing presentations and informational handouts, and assisting with press, social media, and outreach content.
• Work collaboratively with staff, interns, volunteers and partner organizations.

What This Job Offers

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