Seasonal Park Stewardship Assistant

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Start Date: March 12, 2025  Compensation: $21/hour

Department: Operations
Reports to: Sherman Creek Park Manager

Start date: March 12, 2025
End Date: October 31, 2025
Schedule:  Wednesday to Saturday; 9:30am to 7:30pm from March 12 to August 31st; 8:30am to 6:30pm from September 1st to October 31st
Reporting Location: Sherman Creek Center, 3725 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10034
 
NYRP improves, maintains, and programs open spaces in communities lacking adequate resources. Working on public and private land citywide, NYRP’s flexible approach to land management serves as a model for non-profit municipal engagement. Together with partners in city agencies, non-profit organizations, and local communities, NYRP demonstrates the social and environmental value of building ownership over open spaces.

The Seasonal Park Stewardship Assistant supports the general maintenance and horticulture of parkland in Northern Manhattan, including Sherman Creek Park, Highbridge Park, and the Harlem River Greenway. The Seasonal Park Stewardship Assistant works in a variety of landscapes including forest, wetlands, and gardens. The Seasonal Park Stewardship Assistant will join an experienced operations team that works toward a more equitable and sustainable urban landscape, through park maintenance, restoration, and public engagement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, an interest in ecological management practices, comfort interacting with the public and enthusiasm for NYRP’s mission.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Garden maintenance;
  • Litter removal;
  • Plant installation;
  • Clearing and edging paths;
  • Invasive plant management;
  • Cleaning and maintenance of park infrastructure, including restrooms;
  • Interact with staff and the public in a courteous manner;
  • Lead groups of volunteers;
  • Demonstrate efficiencies in time management and project completion;
  • Assist in executing greening projects throughout the city.
     

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Experience or interest in one of the following fields: horticulture, groundskeeping, landscaping or ecological restoration;
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions;
  • Ability to lift 50-lbs;
  • Must be a team-player, willing to collaborate on any and all tasks required for maintaining the highest standards of landscape management and operations.

Additional Information

Application: Interested individuals are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume by email to HR@nyrp.org or standard mail to 254 W. 31st Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001. 

NYRP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contact Information

New York Restoration Project
Email: HR@nyrp.org