Volunteer Coordinator

City of New York • New York City, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of New York City Parks and City Parks Foundation (CPF). Partnerships for Parks (PfP) supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people, organizations and government with the skills and tools needed to ensure these spaces are dynamic community assets. Partnerships’ Volunteer Program promotes involvement in parks and connects interested individuals, businesses, and organizations to volunteer opportunities in NYC Parks. The Volunteer Program promotes and manages volunteer opportunities in parks for individuals, groups, and corporations; recognizes the accomplishments of volunteers through events and other initiatives; and works to expand the number of park volunteers citywide.

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 the direction of the Senior Volunteer Coordinator, support, organize, and lead It’s My Park (IMP) service projects in parks across the City for volunteers of all ages to engage in hands-on cleaning, horticulture, and painting activities, with an emphasis on environmental education and youth.
• Liaise with Maintenance & Operations and PfP staff to determine project plans and coordinate logistics including: supply purchases, deliveries, and returns, as well as obtaining all necessary permits and approvals.
• Manage tool orders for borough volunteer storehouses.
• Perform routine administrative functions including storehouse management, profile and project management in Salesforce, creating registration forms using an online Content Management System, and communicating via email and phone with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to general volunteer inquiries and serve as a main point of contact for nonprofit organizations interested in volunteering.
• Support PfP’s special events, workshops, projects and initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees