Stewardship Ambassador

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 Compensation: $150/Event

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance (NBKParks)—the non-profit conservancy for parks and open spaces in Greenpoint & Williamsburg—is currently seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join a dedicated team working together to ensure that Under the K Bridge Park (UTK) and other local green spaces are thriving for the benefit of all North Brooklyn communities. Founded in 2003 as the Open Space Alliance, the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance’s mission is to create an equitable, accessible, and vibrant parks system in North Brooklyn.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Stewardship Ambassador is a passionate individual dedicated to promoting community engagement, environmental sustainability, public space maintenance and horticultural stewardship. This position is responsible for promoting NBK Parks programming and ensuring the continued success of Garden Club, NBK Parks weekly stewardship series. . Running from April through November, Garden Club takes place in three parks where NBK Parks has dedicated horticultural staff: Bushwick Inlet Park, Under the K Bridge Park, and McGolrick Park. Through NBK Parks public programming, we engage volunteers in the importance of maintaining our public and open space by removing invasive weeds, planting native species, keeping spaces clean and free of trash, and caring for trees. We’re seeking a minimum of two (up to four) Ambassadors who will partner to support each Garden Club event. 

COMPENSATION AND HOURS

A $150 stipend per event is available for this role. Commitment is a total of 12 events from April through the end of November for a total of 36 committed hours. Garden Club is held three (3) Sundays per month and each event is three (3) hours in duration (9:30am - 12:30pm). You will work in all three locations: Bushwick Inlet Park, Under the K Bridge Park, and McGolrick Park. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Represent NBK Parks at Garden Club events in the 2026 season (April through November), , alternating between Bushwick Inlet Park, Under the K Bridge Park, and McGolrick Park.
  • Assist NBK Parks staff in set up and break down for each Garden Club, including retrieving supplies from storage areas, staging tabling areas, organizing equipment, and returning all supplies/equipment
  • Take on tabling duties, including signing in volunteers, engaging community members, speak to the NBK Parks and Garden Club mission, and cultivate a strong stewardship culture within North Brooklyn Assist with documentation of Garden Club activities, including taking photos and videos of volunteers working in the parks and delivering the content to NBK Parks in a timely manner.
  • Track and record impact reporting stats (like number of volunteers, amount of trash collected, quantity of invasive species removed, etc.) alongside the program lead for End of Year reporting
  • Answer questions, provide information, and interact with the public in a pleasant and supportive manner

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Passion for community engagement, public space management, gardening, and environmental conservation, especially in the North Brooklyn community
  • Strong communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
  • Must have a smartphone; digital literacy with WhatsApp and Google Drive.

Additional Information

TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@nbkparks.org by March 13, 2025. In your cover letter, please provide a few paragraphs introducing yourself and why you may be a good fit for the Stewardship Ambassador role.

ABOUT NBKParks
North Brooklyn Parks Alliance (NBKParks), formerly known as Open Space Alliance, was founded twenty years ago in 2003. The organization is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and equitable network of parks and open spaces in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. nbkparks.org / @nbkparks

ABOUT UNDER THE K
Under the K Bridge Park is located under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Opened in 2021, it transformed seven acres of formerly underutilized land in Greenpoint’s Industrial Business Zone into a space where culture and nature can thrive together. The park is programmed and maintained by the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance through an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation. @underthek

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NBKParks is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented communities.

Contact Information

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance
Email: jobs@nbkparks.org
Website: Apply Online