Catalyst Organizer

As a Catalyst Organizer, you will (1) support the start-up, launch, and/or development of an active community park group in up to 4 community park sites, and (2) support the leadership development of local partners as ongoing, sustainable green space stewards. Through asset mapping and onsite/neighborhood outreach, events, and other activations, the Organizer will identify stakeholders interested in caring for their park and community, facilitate communication and collaboration among interested partners, support the leadership development of local partners as programmers and stewards of their parks, and guide the group as they develop into an independent, sustainable “Friends of” group.

Typical project timelines for our work as we support and help groups develop is 18 - 30 months.

The Catalyst Organizer will be required to conduct in-person work in Manhattan and other boroughs as directed, in parks, community settings, and NYC Parks offices. Ability to work on location in Manhattan and other boroughs as needed on weekdays, nights, and weekends is required.

COMPENSATION:

$50 - 60,000 per year

• Outreach & Facilitation
  • Develop a thorough understanding of assigned Catalyst parks and local issues, demographics and opportunities
  • Conduct onsite/neighborhood outreach to identify stakeholders interested in caring for their park and community
  • Conduct outreach, canvassing, flyering and door knocking in the park and surrounding neighborhood
  • Coordinate and facilitate public & community group meetings
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among interested partners
• Relationship Building
  • Build consistent, effective, and collaborative relationships with key stakeholder groups, starting with these core groups:
    Community members/partners;
    Partnerships for Parks team members; and City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks agency staff members.
  • Build community connections to Partnerships for Parks and other hands-on park projects, events, skill building, and engagement opportunities
  • Connect and leverage local and regional resources to support and amplify community partner efforts
  • Serve as a visible, in-community and park presence, acting as an effective liaison between community partners and NYC Parks, CPF and other organizations, mindful of the needs and interests all all parties
• Programming & Events
  • Encourage and support community members with planning and execution of stewardship events in the park including It’s My Parks clean-ups and plantings
  • Support community members with planning community events like health fairs, mutual aid, yoga classes, and art classes that reflect their vision of thriving activity for the park and neighborhood.
• Leadership Development, Group Development & Coaching
  • Support the leadership development of local partners as ongoing, sustainable park and waterfront stewards
  • Conduct ongoing coaching for partners in alignment with Catalyst goals
• Data & Reporting
  • Track Catalyst work in database - maintain individual and organizational records, input outcomes and other important details as determined by the Catalyst Director and develop internal and external reports as needed
• Program Strategy
  • Participate in work plan development and strategic planning
  • Work closely with Catalyst Director and CPF fundraising team to inform fundraising plans and reporting
  • Support ongoing Partnerships for Parks/City Parks Foundation/NYC Parks initiatives as needed, working collaboratively and effectively as needed. Tasks and assignments will come from all three areas of our organization. Catalyst team members are accountable to and receive direction/assignments from each area of our public/private program

• Motivated, resourceful, and creative self-starter with a passion for sustainable…