Placemaking Specialist
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Part-Time Placemaking Specialist to revitalize the New Roots Community Garden in Woodside, Queens, NY, with a compensation range of $26.50-$28.04/hr.
- Role
- Placemaking Specialist
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Queens, Woodside, New York City
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $26.50-$28.04/hr
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Part-Time Placemaking Project Lead to revitalize the New Roots Community Garden in Woodside, Queens. This role involves community engagement, organizing, and facilitating participatory processes to enhance the garden as a welcoming space for food access and cultural expression. The Placemaking Specialist will work closely with community members and partners to ensure the garden's long-term sustainability.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain relationships with gardeners, neighbors, local organizations and businesses, and City agency partners
- Convene inclusive planning sessions, block parties, and workshops to align stakeholders around shared values and goals
- Facilitate participatory processes (e.g., asset mapping, visioning, consensus-building)
- Coordinate community-informed design and implementation of physical improvements to the garden
- Translate community vision into priorities for infrastructure, layout, signage, and accessibility
- Organize volunteer workdays that bring gardeners, community members, and partners together to build and maintain the space
What it takes
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in multicultural environments
- Bilingual or experience with interpreters
- Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, Employee Assistance Program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Queens, Woodside, New York City.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $26.50-$28.04/hr.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in multicultural environments, bilingual or experience with interpreters, ability to work independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
How can I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the IRC's job application process.
Is the position remote?
The position is part-time and based in Queens, Woodside, New York City.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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