Operations Coordinator - NYC JOBS : Job Details

NYC Parks GreenThumb provides technical assistance, educational workshops, operational support, and materials to community gardens throughout New York City. Supporting over 550 community gardens and 20,000 volunteer gardeners, GreenThumb is the largest community gardening program in the country. The GreenThumb Operations (GTO) team performs landscaping work, garden renovations, and material deliveries. GTO also manages citywide supply and plant distributions, special projects such as fencing, signage, sidewalk and water installations, and oversees rat abatement and property management. Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. All seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, support operational and administrative functions at GTO.
• Assist with the development and coordination of the GTO work schedule. This includes monitoring project progress; equitably selecting upcoming work; communicating with community gardens and GreenThumb staff; and use of GreenThumb's Database and Parks Asset Management Parks System (AMPS) programs.
• Support purchasing and receiving of materials and services for GreenThumb.
• Assist and lead coordination of one or more contracts, such as rat abatement, forestry, or others, by liaising with vendors and agencies, creating schedules and communicating with gardeners and GreenThumb staff.
• Serve as the point person for processing work orders and scheduling; front desk duties such as answering phones, office organization, file storage, receiving packages, etc.; preparing reports and completing documentation; and supporting distributions and other events.

Work Location: GreenThumb Compound, 10-01 L.I.C., Queens Duration: September 2025 to June 30, 2026 Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee. How To Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 720829. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. *Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have questions about the position or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: [email protected] or (212) ###-####.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills:

• 1. Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Attention to detail is essential.
• 2. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Suite, especially: Excel, Teams, Forms, Access
• 3. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• 4. Experience with New York City government is a plus.
• 5. Bilingual English/Spanish or proficiency in other language.
• 6. Valid New York State driver license.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement: Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Additional Information: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.