Seed Team Coordinator

* ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

The Natural Resources Group manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars in grants from state, federal, and private sources over the past several decades to fund restoration and management across these ecosystems. The Plant Ecology Center and Nursery (PECaN) is the Division’s native plant and seed nursery.

Our programs provide live plants, develop bulk seed and store ecologically appropriate seed to meet City and agency needs.

• Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate the daily operations of the seed program, including scheduling, prioritizing, and overseeing seed harvesting, storage, inventory management, and related workflows to support efficient program operations, seed propagation and restoration goals.
• Research and implement best practices in seed conservation technology, particularly those related to the storage and germination of wild seeds, through literature reviews, laboratory testing of storage and viability, data analysis and protocol development.
• Coordinate and support seed cleaning, processing, labeling and storage workflows to ensure the timely handling and organization of seed collections.
• Provide supervision to assigned staff and volunteers, including managing schedules, creating work plans and facilitating productive operations across multiple worksites.
• Support seed distribution operations by coordinating seed pulls, inventory availability, seed mixes and the fulfillment of requests.
• Collaborate with nursery staff, researchers, public agencies, nonprofit partners, and community groups to support seed collection, seed farming, production, training, and related program initiatives. This position may also assist with field collections, outdoor production activities, and cross-team operational support, as needed.
• Support workshops, volunteer seed-cleaning events, trainings, data collection, and other activities that expand participation and capacity within the regional seed and plant material supply chain.
• Assist with other team operations at PECaN, as needed. Tasks may include facility and landscape management, transplanting, plant health care, and other essential horticultural and administrative duties.
• Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Work Location:

Staten Island, Plant Ecology Center and Nursery

Fees:
Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

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• 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. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing inventory, data, and workflows.
• 2. Experience with seed handling, plant propagation, nursery operations, restoration ecology, or related horticultural work.
• 3. Ability to maintain accurate records and work effectively…