Employment Opportunities
Trail Stewardship Coordinator
Full-Time • Permanent
VCPA seeks a Trail Stewardship Coordinator who is motivated, self-directed, and energetic with strong interest in outdoor environmental work to lead restoration projects on the multi-use trails in Van Cortlandt Park. The Trail Stewardship Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and supervising volunteers and overseeing a seasonal stewardship team.
For details and instructions to apply click here.
Ecological and Trail Stewardship Technician (3)
Seasonal
VCPA is seeking 3 Seasonal Technicians to assist with trail maintenance and ecological restoration efforts within the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park.
For details and instructions to apply click here.
Urban Ecology Teens (UET) Internship
UET Crew Leader
Part-Time • Seasonal
The Crew Leaders will work alongside VCPA staff in leading the summer Urban Ecology Teen Internship program (Eco-Teens). Through special projects and enrichment activities, Crew Leaders will teach basic plant identification and lead basic forest, aquatic and trail restoration work.
For details and instructions to apply click here.
UET Interns
Part-Time • July 1 to August 16, 2024
Urban Ecology Teen Internship (Urban Eco-Teens) is a paid internship for high school students that prepares them for college, stewardship, and natural resource management professions. Interns learn about local flora and fauna, go on nature-focused field trips, and explore green career opportunities with natural resource professionals.
For details and instructions to apply click here.
Garden 2 Market (G2M) Internship
G2M Crew Leader
Part-Time • Seasonal
The Crew Leader will work alongside VCPA staff in leading the summer Garden 2 Market Internship. The Crew Leader will be responsible for supporting 6 high school G2M interns as they learn how to maintain a garden, run a farm stand, and explore issues of the local food system.
For details and instructions to apply click here.
G2M Interns
Part-Time • July 1 to August 21, 2024
Garden 2 Market (G2M) is a paid internship for high school students where they spend their summer exploring the local food system and building community at VCPA’s garden and market. When we understand where our food comes from, and where it goes, we can make better decisions about what we buy and eat!
For details and instructions to apply click here.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
If you would like to file a grievance please contact:
Christina Taylor, Director of Programs and Operations
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Inc.
80 Van Cortlandt Park South Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
Email: christina@vancortlandt.org
Phone: 718-601-1460