Community Engagement Specialist

3 days ago


New York, New York, United States City Parks Foundation Full time
Job Description

**About the Role**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Engagement Specialist to join our team at City Parks Foundation. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the development of community-led park initiatives and fostering partnerships with local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Outreach and Facilitation
    • Develop a thorough understanding of assigned park sites and local issues, demographics, and opportunities
    • Conduct onsite/neighborhood outreach to identify stakeholders interested in caring for their park and community
    • Coordinate and facilitate public and community meetings
    • Facilitate communication and collaboration among interested partners
  • Relationship Building
    • Build consistent, effective, and collaborative relationships with key stakeholder groups, including community members, Partnerships for Parks team members, and City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks agency staff members
    • Connect and leverage local and regional resources to support and amplify community partner efforts
    • Serve as a visible, in-community and park presence, acting as an effective liaison between community partners and NYC Parks, CPF, and other organizations
  • Programming and Events
    • Encourage and support community members with planning and execution of stewardship events in the park, including clean-ups and plantings
    • Support community members with planning community events that reflect their vision of thriving activity for the park and neighborhood
  • Leadership Development, Group Development, and Coaching
    • Support the leadership development of local partners as ongoing, sustainable park and waterfront stewards
    • Conduct ongoing coaching for partners in alignment with Catalyst goals
  • Data and Reporting
    • Track Catalyst work in database - maintain individual and organizational records, input outcomes, and other important details as determined by the Catalyst Director

Requirements

  • Motivated, resourceful, and creative self-starter with a passion for sustainable community engagement
  • Experienced in community organizing, coalition-building, public service/administration, and/or programming
  • Experienced in outreach, flyering, and/or door knocking
  • Experienced in planning community-led events and/or collaborative projects that feature multiple stakeholders and interests
  • Experienced with qualitative and quantitative data collection
  • Demonstrable ability to work with diverse constituencies
  • Strong public speaking, writing, and listening skills
  • Comfort and facility with office software and Google apps
  • Responsible, detail-oriented, and organized project management skills
  • Understanding and ability to effectively represent and advance NYC government programs and policies

About City Parks Foundation

At City Parks Foundation, we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.



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