Idlewild Stewardship Associate

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 660,000 street trees, and five million more in parks.

Natural Resources Group (NRG), within the Environment & Planning (E&P) division seeks a Stewardship Associate role for a 12 week grant funded position. The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The division is responsible for planning, citywide urban forestry, ecological and horticulture initiatives. Our core values: Champion Urban Nature, Apply Science and Embrace Innovation, Be Respectful and Inclusive, and Advance an Ecological Legacy.

Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, support service events, trainings, recruitment and workshops engaging volunteers and interns in Southeast Queens.
- 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 throughout New York City.
- Manage and supervise volunteers and interns in a variety of outdoors settings including forests, wetlands and along New York City streets, instructing them in proper project techniques and the use and care of equipment and materials.
- Support community engagement and planning efforts for scheduled public and private events facilitated by the Stewardship team. Recruit, manage and supervise volunteers and interns in a variety of outdoors settings.
- Update and maintain records, prepare written reports, including the regular entry of participant information and fieldwork into Excel tracking forms and sketching work areas in ArcGIS. Track participant recruitment and engagement progress against Stewardship program goals.
- Support on-site efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups and other agencies.
- Assist in registration and leading volunteers at events as assigned.
- Facilitate and enhance train-the-trainer options to provide wider variety of opportunities for volunteers.

Work Location: Idlewild Park, Queens

Duration: 12 weeks, Expected start June 2026

Part-time schedule available, min 2 days.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 774961.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. 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; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.