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, workshops, and community engagement activities involving volunteers and interns in natural-area management and street-tree care. The role includes outdoor work in forests, wetlands, along city streets, and other settings. The position is based at Baby Queensbridge in Queens, lasts 10 months, is scheduled for 35 hours per week, and has an expected start date of November 2, 2026. The listed compensation is USD 28.04 per hour.
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 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, and recruit volunteers and interns for events in 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 volunteers and interns in outdoor settings, instructing them in project techniques and the use and care of equipment and materials.
- Maintain records and prepare written reports, including entering participant and fieldwork information in Excel tracking forms and sketching work areas in ArcGIS.
- Track participant recruitment and engagement against Stewardship program goals.
- Support on-site work with other 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 expand volunteer opportunities.
Benefits
- Earn vacation and sick leave every month.
- Free membership to NYC Parks recreation centers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
