Bronx Green-Up Program Manager

NYBG Job Description

Position Summary:

The Bronx Green-Up Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the full range of Bronx Green-Up’s 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 networks. In 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-Up’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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 and\or ladders, use hand tools, and lift and\or movemove 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 $75,000-$80,000

Benefits:

• 15 Vacation 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 at [email protected].

If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.

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