Compost Outreach and Education Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Flushing, New York, United States Queens Botanical Garden Society Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compost Outreach and Education Coordinator to join our team at Queens Botanical Garden Society. The successful candidate will be 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage new audiences and deepen connections with the community relative to composting and organics recycling.
  • Support the development and delivery of public programs, public events, and strategic outreach to reach new communities.
  • Manage and deliver off-site programs, including 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 the Project Manager.
  • Lead in training and supporting interns and volunteers.
  • Maintain a 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 in managing the Compost Helpline, email 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or other science discipline, or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Experience teaching and leading workshops, trainings, and presentations in an informal setting with a large group of volunteers.
  • Effective administrative and organizational skills, including 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.
Benefits:

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.

If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to hr@queensbotanical.org.

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

Queens Botanical Garden Society 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 status, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.

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