Organization Information
GrowNYC is a 54-year-old environmental nonprofit organization helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. GrowNYC Programs include:
TEMPORARY EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER (Full-time):
Position Summary
The Temporary Education Manager will lead and manage a 7-week summer program for 12 participants ages 16-19, focused on GrowNYC’s core initiatives: food access, conservation, education, and green space. This role requires strategic planning, program implementation, and day-to-day coordination, including organizing field trips and professional development opportunities. The Temporary Education Manager will directly supervise a seasonal Workforce Development Interns, oversee recruitment and scheduling, and serve as the primary liaison with internal departments and external partners. The Education Manager will also contribute to GrowNYC’s food access education efforts by developing and expanding K-12 curricula for students and families.
Requirements
Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Programming requires working outdoors and long hours on your feet and the ability to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Schedule
This position is full-time (35-40 hours per week), Monday-Friday, field-based position for approximately 60% of the time with some work from home and in-office time as needed. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required with advance notice.
Compensation
This position is full time and non-exempt and salaried. The salary is $65,000-$70,000 per year and includes full benefits upon meeting the waiting period. (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, incentive savings plan, paid time off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness available to employees) Where travel throughout the city is an essential component of job duties, a metrocard will be provided. This is a temporary position funded through October 2025.
Location
Governors Island Teaching Garden, GrowNYC’s office at 100 Gold Street in Manhattan, and virtually, with weekly site visits varying across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or the Bronx. The final schedule of locations will be distributed when the position is offered.
Applications
Qualified candidates for the Temporary Education Manager position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis starting March 31, 2025. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
Application deadline is May 4, 2025.
Contact
GrowNYC
P.O. Box 2327
New York, NY 10272
212-788-7900
For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.org
GrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.
Organization Information
GrowNYC is a 54-year-old environmental nonprofit organization helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. GrowNYC Programs include:
TEMPORARY EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER (Full-time):
Position Summary
The Temporary Education Manager will lead and manage a 7-week summer program for 12 participants ages 16-19, focused on GrowNYC’s core initiatives: food access, conservation, education, and…