NYC Parks is the steward of over 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 666,000 street trees and two million more in parks. The Natural Resources Group within NYC Parks manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands and wetlands. This is a 12-week grant-funded position.

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 date: November 2, 2026.

35 hours per week, Part-time schedule available, min 2 days.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 806626.

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.

NOTE: References will be required upon request. 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 $107.50 background check fee.

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

nyc.gov/parks

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

1. Ability to work weekends and occasional evenings. 2. Experience working with volunteers, students or interns. 3. Knowledge of native and invasive plants and local ecology. 4. Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, early/late hours, inclement weather, muddy and/or wet conditions). 5. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and part of a team. 6. Valid New York State driver license.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Additional Information

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.