NYC Parks GreenThumb provides technical assistance, educational workshops, operational support and materials to community gardens throughout New York City. Supporting over 550 community gardens and 20,000 volunteer gardeners, GreenThumb is the largest community gardening program in the country.

Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. All seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Under general direction of the Assistant Director, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform all aspects of community engagement with garden groups, external organizations and the general public.
- In cooperation with the Assistant Director, prepare and execute strategies to engage more than 50 garden groups throughout a geographic area.
- Build relationships with and among gardeners, greening groups, community organizations and city agencies.
- Represent GreenThumb to the general public by expanding awareness of and participating in community gardening.
- Help garden groups develop and implement long-term goals, organize and support capacity building and dispute resolution, and coordinate volunteer projects using technical and educational resources.
- Oversee licensing and registration of garden groups and perform annual site visits at licensed gardens.
- Perform research, analyze data, prepare reports and complete tasks as assigned in areas related to urban gardening.

Work Location: 100 Gold Street, Manhattan

Duration: September 2025 to June 30, 2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 720825.

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 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 questions about the position or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 602-5300.

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

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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

1. Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the duties described above. 2. Experience or interest in community gardening, horticulture, community organizing, urban agriculture, outreach or related field. 3. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 4. Previous experience working with community groups, coalitions or city agencies. 5. Availability to work a flexible work schedule, including events on evenings and weekends, as required. 6. Ability to work outdoors in gardens when required. 7. Proficiency with managing multiple assignments with competing deadlines. 8. Second language a plus. 9. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. 10. Valid New York State driver license.

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 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.

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.