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GrowNYC is Hiring a Green Space Gardens Coordinator Near New York, NY
DescriptionOrganization InformationGrowNYC Is a 54-year-old Environmental Nonprofit Organization Helping More Than 3 Million New Yorkers By Providing Essential Services And Taking Action To Make NYC a Livable City, One Where Every Person Can Enjoy a Healthier, More Sustainable Life. GrowNYC Programs Include
RequirementsGreen Space Gardens Coordinator Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:
CompensationThis position is a non-exempt, full-time, salaried position. This offer includes a competitive salary of $ 50,000, per year, which will be paid bi-weekly and includes full benefits after 90 days of satisfactory performance (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, incentive savings plan, paid time off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and potential for parental leave for full-time regular employees who have been employed with GrowNYC for 175 days and FSA programs). This position is union eligible.
LocationGrowNYC’s main office is located in Manhattan with rooftop garden locations in Flushing, and Long Island City, Queens, and the Melrose section of the Bronx. Our Teaching Garden is located on Governor’s Island and requires a ferry ride from 10 South St.,Manhattan. Other community gardens are located primarily in various sections of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
ApplicationsQualified candidates for the Green Space Gardens Coordinator position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis starting June 30, 2024. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
Application deadline is June 15, 2024ContactGrowNYC P.O. Box 2327
New York, NY 10272
212-788-7900
For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.orgGrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.
- Our network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and the work of GrowNYC Wholesale ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food.
- We blanket the five boroughs with resources like food scrap and clothing collections to make waste reduction, recycling, and composting easy for all.
- We build and support community and school gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, training, grants and more.
- We provide 70,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment.
RequirementsGreen Space Gardens Coordinator Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:
- Planning seasonal crop plans and program activities around edible garden maintenance and design.
- Provide guidance to building residents, in all aspects of intensive, eco-friendly, edible crop production on several rooftop gardens, with accompanying, resident-led garden activities.
- Design and implement weekend and weekday, hands-on, garden workshops.
- Plan and conduct monthly, social media updates to encourage long-term care, maintenance, use and self-sufficiency of the garden space.
- Manage a materials budget, keeping accurate records of purchases, invoices, receipts and requisitions.
- Bi-weekly team reporting on activities and updates, with both mid and final seasonal reports to program sponsors.
- Occasional partnerships with other GrowNYC program initiatives including the Education Program and Green Space’s Teaching Garden on Governor’s Island
- Assist Education staff growing produce on our 1-acre Teaching Garden on Governor’s Island.
- Occasional community garden builds and/or renovation throughout NYC’s 5-boroughs.
- Related Degrees or comparable work experience in Horticulture, Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Natural Sciences or similar fields of study.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in related, urban agriculture program development
- Knowledge of sustainable urban agriculture techniques and program activities
- Good working knowledge of all types of advanced gardening skills, edible plant identification.
- Experience with and comfort engaging with mature adults and supportive housing populations.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and carry bulky/ heavy items and to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions.
- Willing and able to work weekends.
- Passionate about urban farming, community organizing, and sustainable, local agriculture.
- fluency in language other than English, a plus.
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Gardening often requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Workshops and garden maintenance requires standing sometimes, for long periods of time.
- A NYS Driver’s license is a plus, however, operating a vehicle is not required.
- Ability to work in an outdoor setting in all weather conditions
CompensationThis position is a non-exempt, full-time, salaried position. This offer includes a competitive salary of $ 50,000, per year, which will be paid bi-weekly and includes full benefits after 90 days of satisfactory performance (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, incentive savings plan, paid time off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and potential for parental leave for full-time regular employees who have been employed with GrowNYC for 175 days and FSA programs). This position is union eligible.
LocationGrowNYC’s main office is located in Manhattan with rooftop garden locations in Flushing, and Long Island City, Queens, and the Melrose section of the Bronx. Our Teaching Garden is located on Governor’s Island and requires a ferry ride from 10 South St.,Manhattan. Other community gardens are located primarily in various sections of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
ApplicationsQualified candidates for the Green Space Gardens Coordinator position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis starting June 30, 2024. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
Application deadline is June 15, 2024ContactGrowNYC P.O. Box 2327
New York, NY 10272
212-788-7900
For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.orgGrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$60k-85k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/07/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
grownyc.org
HEADQUARTERS
New York, NY
SIZE
200 - 500
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