Wetlands Project Associate

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land, including more than 5,000 individual properties. The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas. The Natural Resources Group's mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands and wetlands.

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 Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with ArcGIS

Responsibilities

Provide logistical and field support for the restoration and management of natural area parkland, supporting a diverse team of ecologists, water resource specialists and gardeners.
Coordinate purchasing and receiving of supplies and equipment, including budget tracking and interaction with vendors and other divisions.
Assist in scheduling interviews, meetings, and conference calls.
Coordinate partner projects with other non-profit partner organizations and divisions within the Agency.
As needed, assist in ecological and environmental monitoring to support environmental compliance, restoration and management.
As needed, assist in community engagement including public meetings and stewardship events.
Assist in the preparation of material for permit applications and environmental review documents.
Use software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS to input, map, and visualize data.
Prepare maps, technical reports, and presentations for managers and the public.