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Community Coordinator - 56058

Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of New York City Parks and City Parks Foundation (CPF). Partnerships for Parks (PfP) supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people, organizations and government with the skills and tools needed to ensure these spaces are dynamic community assets. Partnerships' Volunteer Program promotes involvement in parks and connects interested individuals, businesses, and organizations to volunteer opportunities in NYC Parks. The Volunteer Program promotes and manages volunteer opportunities in parks for individuals, groups, and corporations; recognizes the accomplishments of volunteers through events and other initiatives; and works to expand the number of park volunteers citywide.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Senior Volunteer Coordinator, support, organize, and lead It's My Park (IMP) service projects in parks across the City for volunteers of all ages to engage in hands-on cleaning, horticulture, and painting activities, with an emphasis on environmental education and youth.
• Liaise with Maintenance & Operations and PfP staff to determine project plans and coordinate logistics including: supply purchases, deliveries, and returns, as well as obtaining all necessary permits and approvals.
• Manage tool orders for borough volunteer storehouses.
• Perform routine administrative functions including storehouse management, profile and project management in Salesforce, creating registration forms using an online Content Management System, and communicating via email and phone with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to general volunteer inquiries and serve as a main point of contact for nonprofit organizations interested in volunteering.
• Support PfP's special events, workshops, projects and initiatives as needed.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

How to Apply:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 735520. 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. Posting period extended to 01/06/2026. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $62,868.00 Salary Max: $97,593.00

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