Stewardship Associate
About The Position
NYC Parks is responsible for more than 30,000 acres of land and the Natural Resources Group manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across New York City’s five boroughs. The Stewardship Associate supports environmental service events, trainings, recruitment, and workshops that engage volunteers and interns in natural-area management and street-tree care. The role includes community engagement and event planning, leading and overseeing volunteer service projects in outdoor settings, maintaining participation and fieldwork records, and coordinating with park managers, community groups, and other agencies. The position is located in Baby Queensbridge, Queens, is 35 hours per week, and has a duration of 10 months. The expected start date is November 2, 2026. The job posting identifies the civil service title as Community Associate.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or equivalent education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Support environmental service events, trainings, recruitment, and workshops involving volunteers and interns in natural-area management and street-tree care.
- Support community engagement and planning for public and private events facilitated by the Stewardship team.
- Recruit volunteers and interns for events in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Lead and participate in vegetation management, native plantings, trail work, erosion control, coastal clean-ups, street-tree care, and other service projects.
- Manage and oversee volunteers and interns in outdoor settings, instructing them in project techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials.
- Update and maintain records; prepare written reports; enter participant and fieldwork information into Excel tracking forms; and sketch work areas in ArcGIS.
- Track participant recruitment and engagement progress against Stewardship program goals.
- Support on-site work with other division teams, 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 provide volunteers with a wider variety of opportunities.
Benefits
- Earn vacation and sick leave every month.
- Free membership to NYC Parks recreation centers.
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Education Level
High school or GED
