Stewardship Manager

Primary duties

• Lead staff and support volunteers at stewardship events at parks in all five boroughs. These include;
  • litter cleanups at beaches, parks and streets
  • bench-painting
  • non-native plant removal and planting native plants
  • Leading 3 - 5 events per month
• Planning and organizing events by
  • communicating with partner organizations
  • recruit volunteers
  • scheduling staff
  • communicating with City Council liaisons
  • scouting locations
• Work with development team to write grant applications to support H2O stewardship and education projects
• Equipment inventory and coordinating repairs and replacement parts
• Organizing equipment storage container as needed
• Assist with administrative tasks including research, outreach, drafting communications
• Attending meetings and webinars

Job requirements

• Available to work weekends
• Punctual
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have their own computer & internet access
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Be friendly and able to work well with diverse groups of people
• Be willing to work occasionally in inclement weather
• Strong writing skills

Job preferences

• Proficiency with Spanish
• Prior experience in environmental field
• Prior experience organizing events
• Knowledgeable about local environmental issues & policy