Compost Outreach and Education Coordinator

About This Opportunity

The Outreach & Education Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating and delivering education and outreach in Queens; maintaining and building partnerships with community compost sites and the FSDO network; leading workshops and trainings; managing volunteers; overseeing interns, and providing support for compost distribution and other operational events. This person must track all their activities and efforts and submit data to the Project Manager in pre-defined quantitative or narrative format as needed. The Outreach & Education Coordinator reports to the Compost Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new audiences for outreach and actively cultivate deeper connections in the community relative to composting and organics recycling.
• Support QBG public programs, public events and carry out strategic outreach to reach new communities.
• Manage and deliver off-site programs inclusive of registration, promotion, and follow-up.
• Lead coordination with FSDOs, community compost sites, and community partners to execute technical assistance efforts through info tabling, outreach presentations, educational training, and material distribution.
• Support and co-lead educational workshops with Project Manager.
• Lead in training and supporting interns and volunteers.
• Maintain supply of educational and outreach materials provided by QBG.
• Ensure upkeep of bins, signage, and active compost vessels at QBG’s compost demonstration site.
• Assist managing the Compost Helpline, e-mail inquiries, and the QBG Compost Instagram Page.
• Contribute to the monthly compost newsletter as needed.
• Ability to step in and directly assist the Compost Site Coordinator with tasks such as processing and ensuring efficient site operations as needed.
• Support the team as needed and/or directed by the Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or other science discipline, or equivalent experience in a related field
• Experience teaching
• Strong public speaking skills; able to lead workshops, trainings, and presentations in an informal setting with a large group of volunteers
• Effective administrative and organizational skills (inclusive of Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Google forms)
• Foundation in the basics of composting and a strong interest in learning and teaching best practices in urban composting and farming
• Comfortable with graphic design and social media management tools
• Confident taking photographs to document events, activities, and outreach efforts for use in promotions and reporting
• Proven ability to address and resolve challenges proactively.
• Experience with farming, gardening and/or woodworking is a plus
• Ability to lead and assist physical projects, and lift 40 pounds
• A valid Class D or above New York state Motor Vehicle Driver’s License

Schedule:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with weekly on-site work. Benefits offered include excellent medical, vision, dental and life insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, employee discounts, access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions, pension and other retirement savings plans. Schedule is generally from Sunday through Thursday, with occasional Saturday and evenings depending on program needs. This position is funded through June 30, 2025, with renewal contingent on budget.

Salary Range: $48,000 - 52,000

For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center.

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Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for employment.

Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/ partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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