Urban Agriculture and Forestry Site Coordinator at URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER NY INC

City of Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

21.15

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Urban Forestry, Urban Agriculture, Youth Education, Environmental Stewardship, Sustainability Practices, Youth Supervision, Community Outreach, Safety Protocol Management, Hand Tool Operation, Program Operations, Interpersonal Communication, Organization

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Urban League of Rochester is looking for a Full Time (Temporary) Site Coordinator with experience in urban forestry/agriculture and youth education. The Coordinator will be tasked with implementing forestry/agricultural activities and providing day-to-day program operation. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Temporary - 8 weeks (7/6/26 - 8/25/26) The ideal candidate for this role has hands-on experience in environmental stewardship and is enthusiastic to foster a deeper understanding of forestry management and sustainability practices amongst teenaged youth. Responsibilities and Duties Supervise 6-10 youth in performing agricultural/forestry related work at various local and regional worksites and when attending field trips. Support community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of urban farming/forestry. Monitor and approve participants' working hours and input them into Paylocity. Follow safety protocols and use tools/equipment responsibly. Perform other duties as assigned to support forestry, gardening, and environmental projects. Requirements Qualifications Demonstrated commitment to environmental education and community engagement. Ability to safely operate and instruct others in the use of hand tools, gardening equipment, and forestry-related tools. Understanding of workplace and outdoor safety procedures, including youth supervision best practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage youth, community members, and partner organizations. Ability to organize activities, maintain schedules, and support day-to-day program operations. Physical Demands Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs). Use of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and pruning shears. May involve walking on uneven terrain in natural settings.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator will implement forestry and agricultural activities while managing day-to-day program operations. This includes supervising youth at various worksites and supporting community outreach efforts to raise awareness about urban farming.