OVERVIEW

Green City Force’s Social Enterprise is seeking alumni for another round of the NYCHA Tree Inventory. NYCHA and GCF have been partnering on this project which will support NYCHA’s Climate Mitigation plan while creating employment for graduates of GCF’s corps. NYCHA seeks to collect an inventory of all trees within high-heat-vulnerable communities and to conduct an assessment of green space use. As a member of the Social Enterprise team assigned to this project, you will be trained on how to collect data about trees in NYCHA. As a Tree Analyst, you will be trained in the necessary procedures and technology and be responsible for identifying and confirming the life of different tree species and collecting data across different housing complex locations for new green space ideas. This work will take place throughout multiple NYCHA developments across the city. 

In addition to data collection and analysis, you will expect to engage and educate community members. The team will also have the opportunity to train on tree planting and maintenance. 

Project Timeline: March/April - September/October

Other Compensation: Metrocard

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Conduct online training (video conferencing is required), and outdoor work activities on NYCHA campuses

  • Collect baseline tree inventory data 

  • Perform tree health assessments 

  • Conduct interviews with grounds staff 

  • Collect measurements of all trees with measuring tape 

  • Conduct interviews with tenants and NYCHA personnel to collect data on encounters with residents, including ideas for green improvements within their community 

  • Record all data using a tablet and report on progress weekly 

  • Log daily activities 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS 

  • Candidates must be able to work full-time for the duration of the project 

  • Green City Force uniform required 

  • Alumni who have a demonstrated interest either in land-based work, data collection, and management or related careers 

  • Track record of consistency during the corps and as an alumni 

  • A strong work ethic is very observant, pays attention to detail, and can work independently as part of a small team operating across the city.

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 2009, Green City Force’s (GCF) mission is to break the cycle of poverty, preparing urban young adults to succeed in their chosen careers by engaging them in service, training, and work experiences related to the clean energy economy. GCF simultaneously addresses three imperatives –unemployment and the lack of prospects for family-supporting careers among low-income youth; changes to the urban environment that must be made to mitigate climate change; and stimulation of the green economy through awareness-raising and individual behavior change.

GCF has garnered awards including the NYC Mayor (Most Innovative Nonprofit), the NYC City Council, the White House (Champions of Change), Environmental Advocates of NY, The Corps Network’s Project of the Year 2016, NY Housing Conference Community Builders First prize 2016. This is an opportunity to join an organization with a proven track record, strong growth potential, and a positive organizational culture for personal growth and collective impact as part of a dynamic team.

Green City Force is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. GCF is an Employer of Service.

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and a cover letter through TriNet. No phone calls, please

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