Community Coordinator

The Bronx River Alliance works in partnership with Parks & Recreation to
protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor and greenway. The
Alliance works with many public and private partners to ensure that the
Bronx River corridor and greenway are ecological, recreational,
educational and economic resources for the surrounding communities. The
Alliance's Education Program incorporates the Bronx River watershed as a
critical component of school and community education curricula through
the promotion of the River as an educational resource, and creates
opportunities for the public to understand and appreciate the Bronx
River.

Duties:

• Promote the Bronx River and its watershed as an educational
  resource for schools and after-school programs. Coordinate teacher
  training workshops, provide hands-on assistance to groups in the field,
  loan equipment and materials for water quality monitoring and other
  river studies, and manage a program that awards supplies and services to
  Bronx River teachers.
• Coordinate and continue to build the Volunteer Monitoring Program
  at 15 water quality monitoring stations.
• Staff the Education Team, which serves as a networking source for
  educators conducting Bronx River projects; facilitate annual
  prioritization of projects and keep minutes.
• Work with a consultant to create a Bronx River Classroom
  curriculum packet, adapting materials from Bronx River teachers to meet
  New York State standards. Work closely with the school system to
  incorporate Bronx River projects into school curricula.
• Organize student symposia and educator roundtables to exchange
  ideas and information.
• Manage the work of a seasonal Canoe Guide to introduce the Bronx
  River to youth, families, public officials, etc. by coordinating and
  leading canoe trips.
• Write content for public education publications, the website,
  interpretive signs, and grant proposals and reports.

Required Qualifications:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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 to "1" above.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree and two years experience in the educational
   field. Master's degree in community or environmental education a plus.
2. Experience with the K-12 public education system, preferably in
   New York, and knowledge of New York State educational standards.
   Curriculum or program development experience.
3. Knowledge of ecological principles related to river systems.
   Experience with field research and data collection.
4. Accomplished writer.
5. Ability to find additional education resources.
6. Valid New York State driver's license.

Salary: $38,986 - $56,396
Office Title: Bronx River Alliance Education Coordinator

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME WITH JVN # TO:

David Terhune,
Director of Personnel
City of New York/Parks & Recreation
24 West 61st Street
New York, NY 10023
Email: grow@parks.nyc.gov
Attention: JVN 846-03-10951

New York City Residency Required