Stewardship Associate

City of New York•New York, NY

20h•$44,545 - $74,134•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land, managing diverse natural areas across the five boroughs. The Division of Environment and Planning, specifically the Natural Resources Group, focuses on protecting, restoring, and expanding green spaces for environmental and community health. This role supports environmental service events, volunteer engagement, and natural areas management.

Requirements

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.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Support environmental service events, trainings, recruitment, and workshops engaging volunteers and interns in natural areas management and street tree care.
Support community engagement and planning efforts for scheduled public and private events.
Recruit volunteers and interns to participate in events in a variety of outdoor settings.
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.
Manage and oversee the work of volunteers and interns, instructing them in proper project techniques and equipment use.
Update and maintain records, prepare written reports, including participant information and fieldwork into Excel tracking forms and sketching work areas in ArcGIS.
Track participant recruitment and engagement progress against Stewardship program goals.
Support on-site efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups, and other agencies.
Assist in registration and leading volunteers at events as assigned.
Facilitate and enhance train-the-trainer options to provide wider variety of opportunities for volunteers.