Title

Reports to

Bronx Green-Up Program Manager

Senior Director of Bronx Green-Up and Community Horticulture

Position Summary:

The Bronx Green-Up Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the full range of Bronx Green-Ups community outreach and education efforts. This role includes managing data collection reporting and other administrative functions; supervising outreach and education staff and volunteers; coordinating outreach and education initiatives; and maintaining communications with NYBG staff community partners and collaborative coordination with program staff the Program Manager also leads workshops trainings and other programmatic activities. This position plays a central role in supporting community gardens school gardens urban farms composting initiatives and other local greening projects throughout the Bronx.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee Bronx Green-Ups outreach and education program areas

Lead the development coordination outreach and implementation of programs activities and events that engage the public in Bronx Green-Up efforts

Oversee the preparation and submission of financial and programmatic reports including tracking and maintaining relevant data

Coordinate and provide technical assistance and training to Bronx residents schools community sites neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations interested in composting and environmental stewardship

Develop coordinate and facilitate workshops trainings and other programmatic initiatives as needed

Oversee recruitment training coordination and development of staff and volunteers

Manage purchasing inventory storage and maintenance of tools and supplies

Support the Bronx Green-Up team as needed and as directed by the Senior Director of Bronx Green-Up

Availability for some evening and weekend hours is required

Local travel within the Bronx is required

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Minimum of five years of professional experience in community outreach education environmental programming or a related field

Excellent interpersonal communication organizational and administrative skills

Demonstrated knowledge of and strong commitment to composting community greening and environmental stewardship

Experience supervising staff and coordinating volunteers in community-based or public-facing settings

Experience working with diverse communities and partners independently and as part of a collaborative team in a variety of settings

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common computer applications for communication tracking and reporting

Valid New York State drivers license

Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions stand sit crouch kneel and walk climb stairs andor ladders use hand tools and lift andor move move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: commensurate with experience within the range of $75000-$80000

Benefits:

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

Please include a cover letter with your application.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department atemailprotected.

If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden please go to submit your application.

EOE