The City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation in partnership with Americorps is offering a 9 month position for a Wetlands Community Engagement Member from September 2016-June 2017.
The Natural Resources Group (NRG) is a division within NYC Parks & Recreation (Parks) and is responsible for acquisition, protection, restoration, and management of remnant and restored natural areas within the nearly 29,000 acres of City parkland. NRG develops natural area management and restoration programs and provides technical research that aids in the protection of the City's natural resources. The Corps Member will work closely with our Wetlands and Stewardship Teams to increase wetland related stewardship across the city, through an initial focus on two current projects: 1) Stream Characterization and Mapping, and 2) Community Wildfire Education Essential Functions of Position: * Develop and implement community outreach strategy and identify community stakeholders * Plan, coordinate, and track volunteer mapping and stewardship events * Recruit and train individuals and community groups for volunteer stewardship events at restored and existing wetlands throughout the city * Participate in additional wetland stewardship events, which may include hedge-trimming, mechanical weed/invasives removal, debris clean-ups, and planting * Assist with wetland-related field work, e.g. monitoring, vegetation and soil sampling, stream and wetland assessment * Assist with data projects and quality control * Assist with project coordination, planning, research, and monitoring at wetland field sites as needed Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Member: * Valid NYS driver's license * Outgoing with a positive attitude and experience engaging volunteers * Able to work independently and in a team * Ability to work in challenging outdoor environments and weather conditions * Has analytic, organizational, and writing skills * Some knowledge of or interest in wetland and riparian ecology * Interest in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related fields preferred Please see the following link for more information about the program and to apply: http://www.nycservice.org/initiatives/48 Please see the following link for the full posting: http://www.nycservice.org/liberty/download/file/3258 Best regards, Rebecca Swadek
