GreenApple Corps
GreenApple Corps, a public service initiative of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, began in October 2004. The goal of the GreenApple Corps program is to immerse Corps members in a variety of work and learning experiences to provide them with technical skills, practical knowledge, and personal development opportunities.
GreenApple Corps members work actively in three program areas: Environmental Education, Ecological Restoration, and Urban Forestry. The GreenApple Corps weaves these three strands together into a cohesive public benefit program to preserve and restore natural ecosystems, increase the street tree population Citywide, and turn school kids into environmentally aware citizens and stewards. Members commit to nine months of public service. The GreenApple Corps works throughout New York City.
Become a Member
View the Fall 2007 GreenApple Corps flyer (PDF, 93 KB)
As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City's land, Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks Citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural, and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & Recreation improves peoples' lives, providing outlets for creative expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world.
Parks is looking for candidates interested in improving the City's natural environment who want to make a nine-month commitment to the GreenApple Corps. Work with our Natural Resources Group, Central Forestry and Horticulture Division, and the Urban Park Rangers to conduct projects aimed towards improving the City through environmental initiatives. Projects will focus on the promotion of community involvement and awareness of environmental issues through urban forestry, ecological restoration, and environmental education initiatives in schools and neighborhoods.
Major Responsibilities
- Working in teams under the guidance of a Crew Leader to address environmental problems.
- Participating in environmental education programs geared towards students and Parks patrons.
- Restoring natural areas including meadows, marshes, forests and trails.
- Supporting community-led or sponsored restoration, greening projects, and cleanup events.
- Working in inclement weather.This is an outdoor program that is intense and physically demanding, and pushes you to the highest levels of performance and achievement.
- New York State Driver's license.
- Able to work at least 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Interest in environmental, public service, public health, and/or urban issues encouraged.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Highly motivated and adventurous.
Qualification Requirements
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Brian Aucoin, Director
GreenApple Corps
City of New York Parks & Recreation
1234 5th Avenue, Room 200
New York, NY 10029
Email: GreenApple@parks.nyc.gov