Volunteer Program Coordinator

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* Partnerships for Parks (PfP) is a joint program of New York City Parks and City Parks Foundation (CPF). PfP supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care for and advocate for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip individuals, organizations, and government partners with the skills, tools and resources needed to ensure these spaces remain vibrant and dynamic community assets.

The Partnerships for Parks Volunteer Program engages corporate and nonprofit partners through It’s My Park volunteer opportunities, our signature volunteer program that helps communities beautify and care for their local park. The Volunteer Program coordinator centrally manages the administrative and logistical aspects of volunteer engagement across PfP departments, and supports priority initiatives through programming, partnership development and resource development.

Major Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Senior Volunteer Coordinator, perform routine administrative and operational tasks to support PfP volunteer programming, and plan and execute volunteer programming as needed.
• Assist with maintaining volunteer supply inventories, including but not limited to managing supply purchases, deliveries, and returns through NYC Parks and CPF systems, conducting inventory assessments, organizing storehouses, and assisting with tool sorting and allocations.
• Collect and track information, input and manage data into Salesforce and other databases, create online registration forms, and input and manage other information online and internally.
• Prepare, contribute to, and circulate reports and presentations. Attend meetings on behalf of PfP as directed.
• Liaise and coordinate with PfP, CPF and NYC Parks employees across departments, on all matters related to volunteer coordination.
• Track expenses and inventory and communicate budget and expense updates to supervisor and others as needed.
• Communicate via email and phone with internal and external stakeholders, respond to general volunteer inquiries and serve as a main point of contact for organizations interested in volunteering.
• Plan and lead IMP service projects in parks across the City for volunteers of all ages to engage in hands-on beautification and clean-up activities including but not limited to planting, tree care, painting, litter removal, with an emphasis on priority themes as directed (ie: youth, environment, etc.).
• Manage volunteers and program participants as appropriate.
• Support other priority programs, events and initiatives as directed.

Work Location: 100 Gold Street, Manhattan How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#

• All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent project planning, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with databases and online applications. Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience working with volunteers in parks or gardens, environmental education and/or with youth.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule, including occasional morning, evening and weekend events.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently and with diverse constituencies.
• Valid New York State driver license and comfortable driving in New York City.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.