Career Coach

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

The NYC Parks Workforce Development unit partners with various city agencies to create employment programs for all New Yorkers.

Our signature program, the Parks Opportunity Program (POP), provides innovative career assistance to Parks' transitional employment trainees, who gain paid work experience cleaning and greening parks throughout NYC.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, meet individually with POP trainees and other clients of the agency’s employment programs.
• Create professional resumes for program trainees.
• Coach trainees on articulating their work history and skills in a professional setting.
• With trainees, develop long-term career pathways and establish short-term job goals.
• Connect trainees with appropriate training and education support consistent with their career pathway or short-term goals.
• Coach trainees on professionalism and positive work habits at Parks worksites.
• Connect trainees to full-time, year-round employment opportunities in a variety of sectors.
• Use database to document trainee’s progress, participation, and attendance; and to record outreach, case planning, referral and related notes.

How to Apply : Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# .

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location : TBD

NOTE : All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov / parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.2.Proficiency in computer software including Salesforce and Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Access.

3.Bilingual English / Spanish a plus.4.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 class "jobad-residencyRequirement">

Residency RequirementResidency 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.