Urban Agriculture and Forestry Site Coordinator

URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER NY INC • City of Rochester, NY

18h • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Urban League of Rochester is looking for a Full Time (Temporary) Site Coordinator with experience in urban forestry/agriculture and youth education. The Coordinator will be tasked with implementing forestry/agricultural activities and providing day-to-day program operation. The ideal candidate for this role has hands-on experience in environmental stewardship and is enthusiastic to foster a deeper understanding of forestry management and sustainability practices amongst teenaged youth.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental education and community engagement.
• Ability to safely operate and instruct others in the use of hand tools, gardening equipment, and forestry-related tools.
• Understanding of workplace and outdoor safety procedures, including youth supervision best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage youth, community members, and partner organizations.
• Ability to organize activities, maintain schedules, and support day-to-day program operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban forestry/agriculture and youth education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 6-10 youth in performing agricultural/forestry related work at various local and regional worksites and when attending field trips.
• Support community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of urban farming/forestry.
• Monitor and approve participants' working hours and input them into Paylocity.
• Follow safety protocols and use tools/equipment responsibly.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support forestry, gardening, and environmental projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed