Education Coordinator Freshkills Park

Position: Education Coordinator for Freshkills Park
* ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES
* NYC Parks is transforming what was once the world's largest landfill into a sweeping 2,200 acre park in one of the most ambitious public works projects in the history of New York City. Freshkills Park combines state-of-the-art ecological restoration techniques and research on urban ecology with extraordinary settings for recreation, public art, education and scientific research.

Major Responsibilities

* Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment perform responsible work in community programming and perform assigned tasks to provide necessary community and outreach services.

* Create, facilitate, and promote programs for the general public including educational activities, kayaking, photography, birding and group/public tours.

* Assist in administrative and organizational support for the Freshkills Park office and Freshkills Park Visitor Center.

* Collaborate with partner agencies, organizations and community groups.

* Assist in facility and park operations and interact with visitors.

* Assist in organizing and conducting public/special events at Freshkills Park including races, sporting events, arts events and festivals.

* Facilitate the development of content for blog posts/social media and other communications.

* Assist in scheduling outreach, school trips and specialty events.

How to Apply:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 770924.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

* Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location:

Freshkills Park, Staten Island

NOTE:

All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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

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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

1. Highly organized with the ability to manage many details at once/multitask.
2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, physical science, urban planning or environmental studies.
3. Experience in Public Programming.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus.
5. Ability to work a schedule that includes many evenings and weekends.
6. Valid New York State driver's license.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 is required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Additional Information

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.