Woodlands Youth Crew

Job Overview

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The Woodlands Youth Crew Member works as part of a team to care for the wooded “forever wild” areas of Prospect Park.

• Vegetation control of exotic invasive species using mechanical means.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment such as hand saws, wheelbarrows, loppers, hand pruners, drills, spades, pitchforks safely and efficiently.
• Installation of various erosion control structures.
• Fence installation and repair to protect sites and mitigate compaction.
• Proper planting and maintenance of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous species in project areas.
• Continue learning about natural ecosystems and their management.
• Train, work with, and instruct less experienced crew members in all above skill‑related responsibilities.
• Enter, keep, and maintain records documenting work activities under supervision of Youth Program Manager.
• Maintain a positive work attitude by behaving and communicating cooperatively with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Perform other job‑related duties and functions as assigned.

• Current and valid NYC Work Permit.
• Currently enrolled in NYC Public School.
• Applicants between 14–18 years old as of March 31, 2026.
• A passion for and commitment to the Alliance mission, sustaining the environment and the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Must be punctual and able to communicate with others, both individually and as part of a group.
• Comfortable performing manual landscaping work in a park setting.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• A brief description of past work or other relevant experiences (volunteering, babysitting, etc.).
• A reference (teacher, coach, or supervisor) with name, phone, and email.
• Proof of tetanus shot within the last 5–7 years.
• A valid NYC Work Permit (employment certification/working papers).

• Work performed in the field, subject to various external elements, potentially adverse weather conditions, and moderate risk of accident/injury requiring safety precautions.
• Requires operating equipment where carelessness could result in injury; standing for extended periods, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, crawling; use of manual dexterity, fine motor skills and use of a desktop, laptop or video display terminal.
• Manual labor requires moderate physical exertion; lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 50 lbs; may require special safety precautions including working around moving parts, machines, chemicals; may require protective clothing or gear.
• Requires communicating information with co‑workers, stakeholders and/or the public; reading and writing correspondence, instructions and reports; filling in forms.
• Requires proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination upon or prior to starting employment.

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Diversity Makes Us Stronger Together: Prospect Park Alliance serves park users of all socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds and strives to reflect this diversity throughout our operations and leadership, staff, stakeholders, and supporters. We know that by creating an equitable and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect and the appreciation of difference, our employees will feel safe to express themselves, voice their opinions and work together to find common ground and solutions.

Integral to this vision is our longstanding commitment to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.