Wetlands Project Associate

About the role

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 660,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. 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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision from project managers and senior staff, 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

Preferred skills

• Purchasing experience, including familiarity with requisitions, vendors and bidding.
• Interest in supporting a diverse team on projects that improve the environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to work in a team.
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and the environment.
• Valid in New York State driver license.

Benefits

• 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.
• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

Pay & schedule

• $28.04 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• 10-month duration
• Expected start date: August 31, 2026
• Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens

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 for all other candidates within 90 days of hire.