Coordinator of Environmental Programming

General Description

The Coordinator of Environmental Programming is responsible for managing the operational, administrative, and educational functions of the Maplewood Nature Center. They also coordinate the City of Rochester’s Connecting Children to Nature Initiatives and work with community partners to promote environmental programs. The employee in this position exercises both direct and indirect supervision over full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff. Direct supervision is received from the Director of Programs and Park Stewardship. Performs related work as required.

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See "http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

Typical Work Activities

• Manages and leads the development of environmental education and outdoor recreation programs for youth and adults;
• Oversees maintenance of the facility, interpretive landscape, and grounds and coordinates with other City departments and staff to ensure proper maintenance;
• Coordinates City’s Connecting Children to Nature initiatives and liaises with various community partners to expand the reach of the City’s environmental programs and promote the Maplewood Nature Center;
• Maintains staff schedules, assigns work, and provides training in the delivery of environmental programs at the Maplewood Nature Center and R-Centers;
• Supports staff by consistently educating and advising on City rules, regulations, policies and procedures and encouraging creative thinking and participatory decision making;
• Coordinates interpretive displays and exhibits;
• Establishes and nurtures positive working relationships with City colleagues and personnel, partner organizations, the Rochester City School District, and residents/community members;
• Evaluates programs on an ongoing basis by observing sessions, talking to participants and staff, monitoring participation, and conducting surveys;
• Responds to customer service inquiries over the phone, in person, or in written correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS either I, II, III, or IV.:
I. Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Anthropology, Biology, or other related field AND one (1) year of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) in conducting, instructing, or overseeing horticulture or environmental education programs OR experience in ornamental horticulture and landscape installation and maintenance;

II. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Anthropology, Biology, or other related field AND three (3) years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) as described in I.;

III. Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Anthropology, Biology, or other related field AND five (5) years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) as described in I.;

IV. Seven (7) years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) as described in I.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
New York State Driver’s License at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment in this title.

For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.