Seasonal Natural Areas Field Technician & Educator

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Seasonal Natural Areas Field Technician & Educator will report to the Natural Areas Manager and Director of Environmental Programs, taking occasional direction from the year-round Restoration Coordinator. The Seasonal Natural Areas Field Technician & Educator will help program and maintain Randall’s Island Park’s natural areas, including wetlands, forests, meadows, and other ecologically significant features. The Seasonal Natural Areas Field Technician & Educator will be required to work on-site, primarily outdoors and on some weekends. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Natural Areas Manager, Restoration Coordinator and other members of the Natural Areas team to plant, cultivate, and maintain native wetland grasses, shrubs, and trees located within restored natural areas, including wetlands forests and meadows. Primary responsibility will be identifying, controlling, and removing invasive plant species from the site.
• Lead environmental education programs for K-12 schools, including in-class sessions and hosting students on the island for field trips.
• Assist in training and educating volunteers, school children, young adults, and community groups during stewardship and educational events at the restoration sites, including large events and weekend programs.
• Assist with environmental monitoring, including water quality, wildlife, and vegetation.
• Assist and support departments across RIPA when needed.
• Support the Communications department by providing content for social media posts about RIPA’s natural areas when needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Natural Areas Manager and Director of Environmental Programs.
• Other general tasks as assigned.

​This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.