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, support GreenThumb’s planning, scheduling, and coordination of GreenThumb’s volunteer programming
- Engage with community gardeners, partners, and staff to develop, implement, and lead community garden volunteer projects, such raised bed builds, garden plantings, and mulching.
- Develop and maintain partnerships to support physical improvements in community gardens and assist in program development to connect gardeners with resources.
- Develop and implement strategies to coordinate complex projects across teams, divisions, agencies, and external groups, including schools, corporate, and youth groups.
- Manage a budget, purchase supplies and track inventory and usage of materials.
- Build and maintain working relationships within city government and non-profit community-based organizations.
- Perform research, analyze data, and prepare reports related to community gardening and urban agriculture.

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.

Work Location: 100 Gold Street, Manhattan

Duration: September 2025 to June 30, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To Apply

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 720818.

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.

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

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

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. Experience or demonstrated interest in community gardening, horticulture, carpentry, composting, community organizing, urban agriculture or related field. 2. Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills Second language a plus. 3. Strong group facilitation skills in use with community workshops and previous experience working with diverse constituencies. 4. Availability to work a flexible work schedule, including events on evenings and weekends, as required. 5. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work independently or in a team environment as needed. 6. Proficiency with managing multiple assignments with competing deadlines. 7. 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.