GreenApple Corps

Help Improve New York City and its Natural Resources
Become a Member of the GreenApple Corps!

The GreenApple Corps, a citywide initiative works in three program areas: Environmental Education, Ecological Restoration and Urban Forestry. The GreenApple Corps weaves these three strands together into a cohesive public service program to preserve and restore natural areas, increase the street tree population citywide and turn school kids into environmentally aware citizens and stewards.

The GreenApple Corps program of the City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking motivated and adventurous Corps members for a nine-month public service commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Working in teams under the guidance of a Crew Leader to address environmental problems.
• Participating in environmental education programs geared towards students and Parks patrons.
• Restoring natural areas including meadows, marshes, forests and trails.
• Supporting community-led or sponsored restoration, greening projects and cleanup events.
• Willing to work in inclement weather. This is an outdoor program that is intense and physically demanding, and pushes you to the highest levels of performance and achievement.

Qualifications:

• New York State Driver license
• Able to work at least 40 hours per week including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in environmental, public service, public health, and/or urban issues encouraged.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Highly motivated and adventurous.

Positions begins: September 2008

To Apply: 

Please complete the GreenApple 2008-2009 Member Application Personal Statement.  Submit a personal statement and resume to Brian Aucoin, Director.

GreenApple Corps
City of New York Parks & Recreation
1234 5th Avenue, Room 200
New York, NY 10029

City of New York
Parks & Recreation

Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor
Adrian Benepe, Commissioner

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer