The Natural Areas Conservancy is hiring a Restoration Project Assistant for its office in New York City.
You will assist with restoration and natural resource assessment projects, with a focus on coastal and riparian areas, including:
- Coordinate in-house and contractor efforts related to salt marsh restoration design including mapping, site assessment, soil sampling, topographic surveys, etc.
- Assist in preparing wetlands permitting for restoration projects.
- Assist in community engagement including public meetings, public feedback on design, volunteerism.
- Develop and implement rapid urban stream assessment and map verification protocols.
- Help develop data management and decision making tools for potential restoration projects.
- Collaborate with NYC Parks Stewardship Team to engage community groups in volunteer activities in natural areas.
The Natural Areas Conservancy was founded in 2012 to advance the restoration and conservation of natural areas for a resilient and healthy New York City. We participate in a public-private partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) to enable high quality, long-term preservation and management of the City’s 10,000 acres of forests and wetlands.
The Natural Areas Conservancy is vital to citywide efforts to raise additional resources for resiliency and conservation, conduct applied research, and increase the long-term sustainability of forests and wetlands.
Application deadline: January 30, 2016
Education requirements: 4-year degree (Masters preferred)
Employment type: Full time
Photo credit: Natural Areas Conservancy