Job Description
Title: Partnerships + Programs City Service Corps Member
Host Site: NYC Department of Sanitation, Sanitation Foundation
Location: 44 Beaver St, New York, NY 10014
Term: September 2023 - June 2024
Tentative Start Date: September 1, 2023
NYC DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION OVERVIEW
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
SANITATION FOUNDATION OVERVIEW
The Sanitation Foundation is the official non-profit partner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Our mission is simple: keep the city clean while celebrating and supporting the essential Sanitation workforce and advancing the City’s ambitious zero-waste agenda.
We accomplish this by fostering innovative public/private partnerships between the NYC Department of Sanitation, businesses, and community organizations. Our public engagement, youth education, and cleaning programs support DSNY in achieving our shared vision for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable NYC.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The AmeriCorps Member will support the day-to-day operations of the Foundation’s digital communications plan, with a goal of growing the number of New Yorkers who participate in creating a cleaner and more sustainable NYC. In this role, the member will help produce and manage the Foundation's events, including our volunteer programming, community programs, youth education programs, trainings, and workshops. They will also play a leadership role in growing the Foundation’s network of partners, and the number and diversity of program participants we engage. The Sanitation Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Responsibilities
Communications
■ Help manage the organization’s primary digital communications channels on a daily basis, including social media, email, and the website.
■ Develop newsletter content and support the creation of partner promotional kits for program outreach to community partners.
■ Analyze the organization’s current communications strategy and make recommendations for improvement to grow and diversify our audience and reach.
Volunteer & Educational Programs
■ Assist with pre-event coordination and onsite support for the Foundation’s volunteer and youth education programs.
■ Provide support to the Foundation’s Community-led Cleanup Resources Program, both in the assembly and distribution of toolkits, as well as with impact reporting and data collection.
■ Support the Program Manager with volunteer communication, volunteer data collection, and impact metrics reporting.
■ Develop content and a marketing strategy for Foundation’s youth education initiatives.
Events & Partnerships
■ Support the production of and management of smaller events throughout the year, such as workshops, community building events, and trainings.
■ Support the creation of new systems and processes to identify and manage key relationships with community partners.
■ Support the Foundation’s larger flagship events, including identifying new audiences and participants for these events.
Qualifications
■ Graphic/web design, social media, or other digital communications experience
■ Passion for environmental sustainability
■ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
■ Strong relationship management skills—must be able to collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve shared objectives
■ Curiosity and desire to know how things work and the ability to use that knowledge to make connections and find opportunities
Required Skills for all City Service Corps Members
■ A strong motivation for making a positive difference in New York City
■ Willingness to learn new skills and improve upon existing ones
■ Ability to serve full-time for the program term (generally M-F 9 AM - 5 PM)
■ Must complete a total of 1,200 hours as a City Service Corps Member
■ Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States (Americorps regulations)
■ Have successfully obtained a High School diploma or its equivalent prior to the start of the program
■ Agree to and pass a background check
■ Must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless granted an accommodation
City Service Corps Member Benefits
■ Living allowance of up to $21,000 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
■ Members receive a MetroCard for commuting to and from service
■ Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $4,827 upon successful completion
■ City Government exposure
■ Resume-building professional experience
■ Loan Forbearance and interest accrued paid on qualified student loans upon successful completion
■ On-site orientation and ongoing monthly training provided by NYC Service
■ Additional training and professional support at the host site
■ Childcare assistance, if eligible
■ Health Coverage (member doesn’t pay premium or monthly enrollment fees)
Please note: The duties and responsibilities in this position description may be subject to
change. In the rare event that there are any changes, members will be notified prior to
beginning the service year, and the position description will be amended. All changes will be
reviewed and approved in advance by NYC Service.
About City Service Corps
City Service Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2015 by NYC Service, a division of the
Mayor’s office, recruits individuals to serve full-time from September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024,
at City agency host sites. City Service Corps is comprised of high-impact service projects led
by city agencies in impact areas addressing critical capacity and community-related issues.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply through the NYC Service website by June 23, 2023, and indicate the NYC Department of Sanitation’s Partnerships and Programs City Service Corps Member role as your 1st choice. If you have questions about the application or the City Service Corps program, please contact the NYC Service Recruitment Team at servicerecruitment@cityhall.nyc.gov.
Once you have submitted your application to NYC Service, please notify the Sanitation Foundation team of your candidacy by emailing Caroline Towbin at caroline@sanitationfoundation.org with “Partnerships & Programs City Service Corps Member” in the subject line.