Environmental Programs & Initiatives Coordinator

Role Overview:

The Environmental Consultant will support Bronx River Art Center’s Environmental Enrichment programs by providing hands-on guidance, coordination, and expertise around green and environmental initiatives. This role is collaborative, working closely with BRAC staff, teaching artists, volunteers, and partner organizations to ensure high-quality, interactive, and safe environmental learning experiences for youth and community participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist lead program staff in the delivery & ideation of interactive environmental and green programming, including garden stewardship, urban farming, water ecology, and nature-based activities.
• Support BRAC volunteers and interns, including coordination, training, and supervision during garden, riverbank, and program activities.
• Collaborate with local partners, including Bronx River Alliance, Drew Gardens, and Bronx River Community Garden, to coordinate program logistics and ensure alignment with environmental learning objectives.
• Help maintain and organize green spaces and program sites, including gardens, rooftop green spaces, and riverbanks, supporting sustainability, safety, and accessibility.
• Assist with project planning and implementation for enrichment initiatives, providing expertise in outdoor and environmental program design.
• Provide feedback and observations to staff on program effectiveness, participant engagement, and opportunities for improvement, contributing to evaluation and reporting.
• Lead or teach environmental sessions onsite at BRAC in collaboration with the education team.
• Lead program initiatives and content creation and collaboration for our City Day of Water, City Day of Forest, Flotilla Day, and Earth Day community engagement events.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in urban agriculture, environmental education, ecology, or conservation programs.
• Ability to engage and support youth, volunteers, and staff in outdoor and hands-on learning experiences.
• Strong organizational skills for coordinating multiple sites, partners, and volunteers.
• Comfortable working outdoors in diverse weather conditions and managing physical aspects of gardens and riverbank sites.
• Collaborative, flexible, and responsive to the needs of youth, staff, and community partners.

Commitment & Compensation:

• Contracted as a 1099 consultant March through October 2026.
• Approximate 6–12 hours per week, with some weeks fluctuating up or down.
• Compensation: $25/hour.

Impact:

The Environmental Consultant is a key contributor to BRAC’s mission of providing hands-on environmental learning, STEAM integration, and community events & stewardship opportunities. By supporting program delivery, volunteer engagement, and partner collaboration, this role strengthens the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of BRAC’s green and environmental initiatives.

How to apply:

Please submit, cover letter, resume, 2-3 references and any applicable work samples to jobs@bronxriverart.org.

In subject line please include, First & Last Name, Environmental Programs & Initiatives Coordinator

Applications and interviews will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We will prioritize applications submitted by February 28th.