Special Projects Education Coordinator bei GrowNYC

Description

Special Projects Education Coordinator Part-time, GrowNYC Education

Organization Information

GrowNYC is a 54-year-old environmental nonprofit organization helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. GrowNYC Programs include: 

• Our network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and the work of GrowNYC Wholesale ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food. 
• We build and support community and school gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, training, grants and more. 
• We provide 70,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment.

Special Projects Education Coordinator Part-Time  

Position Summary

The Special Projects Education Coordinator will support GrowNYC’s Education by delivering engaging educational programming on topics such as food systems, gardening, nutrition education for all ages including adults, older adults, and children. They will design and facilitate curated experience, like workshops, tours and lessons, that deepen key stakeholders' understanding of and connection to GrowNYC’s mission and work.

Requirements

Special Projects Education Coordinator Responsibilities (Including but are not limited to):

Education

• Deliver targeted, interactive educational engagement and outreach including workshops, presentations, lessons, and demonstrations on topics such as food systems, gardening, nutrition education for diverse audiences including  adults, older adults, and children throughout New York City.
• Develop and adapt education materials and activities to the Education program’s goals and participant needs.
• Support special projects tied to grants, including planning, implementation and reporting
• Steward relationships with external partners including organizations, Older Adult Centers, institutions of high learning, city agencies and businesses etc.
• Establish strong lines of communication with stakeholders and provide follow-up resources and materials
• Collaborate with with Education team members to plan and deliver joint engagement
• Maintain accurate records of participation, feedback and outcomes for evaluation and reporting purposes
• Actively participate in team meetings to share work and provide support to GrowNYC Education team members.
• Timely completion of weekly and monthly reports including site visits, timesheets, outreach highlights, images, and reimbursements. 
• Contribute data and program updates for GrowNYC Education’s various internal and external communications and reports, i.e. newsletter, social media, and internal reports. 
• Collaborate with education staff to envision and enact new ways of reaching overarching program goals and improve efficacy of existing  program models    

Events 

• Collaborate with the Education Director, Education team and external stakeholders to coordinate and lead high quality engagement experiences like showcasing GrowNYC’s programs and impact in order to strengthen key stakeholders relationships
• Design and facilitate mission-centered and engaging community activities and events that promote environmental stewardship and healthful food access 
• Support event logistics, including materials preparation and engagement tracking

Data & Reporting

• Submit data for completed outreach including visit type, location, number of stakeholders engaged, and notes about the outreach. 
• Timely completion of weekly and monthly reports including site visits, timesheets, outreach highlights, images, and reimbursements. 
• Contribute data and program updates for GrowNYC Education’s various internal and external communications and reports, i.e. newsletter, social media, and internal reports.  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in community outreach, engagement and relationship management. 
• Strong knowledge of, and interest in, local food and nutrition, urban gardening, sustainable agriculture, food access. 
• Exceptional knowledge of GrowNYC’s programs, their history and how they intersect and a passionate share that knowledge with others
• Experience as an educator (formal or informal) and ability to formulate and teach workshops and curricula.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to lead engaging workshops
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with different organizations and programs within GrowNYC
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Capacity to take initiative, be proactive, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team
• Creative, energetic thinker, willing to jump in as a team member on diverse efforts
• Valid NYS drivers’ license.
• Fluency in Spanish is ideal but not required.

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift and carry supplies up to 50lbs and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Schedule

This position is part-time (20-25 hours per week), Monday-Friday, field-based position with some work from home and in-office time as needed. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required with advance notice.

Compensation

The position is a non-exempt, part-time, hourly position. It pays $21.00 per hour and includes statutory benefits. This position is union eligible. A metrocard will be provided. 

Location

This position is primarily a field-based role requiring travel within the 5 boroughs of New York City for approximately 80% of the work week. The remainder of the time is hybrid in the office with a mandatory office presence on Wednesdays.

GrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.