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About the Role

The Outreach and Education Coordinator is responsible for developing, promoting, conducting, and documenting the Bronx Green-Up program's outreach, educational, and technical assistance activities. This role also involves organizing events, conducting workshops, managing volunteers, and handling administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Grow participation in and awareness of Bronx Green-Up activities and events through e-blasts, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
• Develop, organize, and conduct activities and events to engage the public with Bronx Green-Up.
• Track and record all relevant data related to outreach, education, volunteer management, and technical assistance for required reports.
• Develop, coordinate, and teach workshops and training programs on compost and other horticulture topics.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Bronx residents, schools, community sites, neighborhood groups, and non-profit organizations interested in composting and community stewardship activities.
• Create tip sheets, handouts, flyers, signs, and other materials.
• Recruit, train, coordinate, supervise, and develop opportunities for volunteers interested in engaging with the Bronx Green-Up program.
• Perform tasks such as shoveling, weeding, loading/unloading plant and compost material in a variety of weather conditions.
• Perform additional Bronx Green-Up duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of related work experience, preferably in community outreach, education, environmental programming or related field.
• Knowledge of and commitment to composting, community greening and environmental stewardship.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other common computer applications.
• Experience working with the public, independently and as part of a collaborative team, in a variety of settings.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Local travel required.
• Weekends and some evening hours required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

Skills

• Composting
• Community greening
• Environmental stewardship
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Computer applications

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum two years of related work experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000-$55,000

Benefits

• 15 Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

About the Company

• The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a leading institution in the field of plant science and conservation.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE