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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Through its visionary leadership and high impact staff, the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) champions urban natural areas in New York City and across the nation through innovative research, partnerships, and advocacy. We increase the health and resilience of urban forests and wetlands, catalyze connections between people and nature, and strengthen the environmental workforce.
Started in 2012, the Natural Areas Conservancy is the first park conservancy dedicated exclusively to New York City’s natural areas–20,000 acres across all five boroughs. Since 2019, we have also worked on a national scale, leading a network of representatives from cities across the U.S. to strengthen research, information sharing, and communication efforts to enhance the field of urban forest management.
We want all people to feel welcomed, inspired by, and connected to the natural world.
About the NAC Student Urban Nature High School Program
Piloted first in Forest Park, Queens in 2022, the NAC has run a paid urban ecology internship program for local high school students using the framework of science identity to promote environmental stewardship among NYC youth. Over the course of six weeks, high school interns become familiar with flora and fauna identification, field ecology, natural areas management and stewardship, and the scientific method through mentored monitoring and restoration projects. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in professional development training in public speaking, networking, and resume building. Based on the success of the Forest Park program and the lack of this type of programming in other NYC boroughs, the NAC plans to continue expanding this program in Forest Park as well as launch a pilot in Staten Island.
The Forest Park Seasonal Field Coordinator position will support the Internship Community Coordinator with leading day-to-day logistics of the internship program in Forest Park, such as following the environmental education curriculum provided, lead programming in Forest Park, coordinating with partners for guest visits, acting as the point of contact to interns that require assistance or troubleshooting from the field, assisting interns in understanding scientific lessons, and acting as mentor by providing guidance to interns conducting their research projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in program coordination, environmental education, and urban ecological research.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Internship Community Coordinator, the Forest Park Seasonal Field Coordinator will be responsible for:
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB LOCATION:
The position is approximately 80% field work and 20% office or lab work. The Forest Park Seasonal Field Coordinator will report primarily in the field to Forest Park, Queens and the main NAC office location at Arsenal North office (it is possible that the Forest Park Seasonal Field Coordinator can use office space at the Queensbridge office or the Urban Field Station). While working from home, access to a computer and stable internet connection is required.
There will also be the opportunity to visit off-site locations outside of Forest Park in Queens during weekly field trips and/or stewardship events.
DURATION:
12 weeks, 35 hours/week, Monday, June 10th – August 30th, 2024
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
$24/hr. As a seasonal position, the role is paid for hours worked and is not eligible for medical benefits. This position will accrue sick/safe leave in accordance with company policy.
SECTIONS OF ONLINE APPLICATION
To apply for the Forest Park Seasonal Field Coordinator role at the Natural Areas Conservancy, apply online at our Career Center. In this application you will include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts from your CUNY institution in the format listed below. You may be asked to provide the contact information of two references later during the interview process.
Please upload all materials as PDF files with each labeled as follows:
A. Cover letter → 2024_last name_first init._CL (i.e. ‘2024_Jones_J_CL.pdf’);
B. Resume → 2024_ last name_first init_R (i.e. ‘2024_Jones_J_R.pdf’);
C. Unofficial transcript → 2024_ last name_first init_UOT (i.e. ‘2024_Jones_J_UOT.pdf’)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the closing date of 11:59 pm on Friday, March 29th. Please address any questions to jobs@naturalareasnyc.org.
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