Brooklyn Botanic Garden jobs in New York, NY - 33 jobs
Gardener - Trees
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is seeking a full-time gardener to perform tree work and related duties under guidance of the director of Horticulture, manager of Horticulture, and general supervision of the foreperson of grounds. *The Gardener title is a general gardener position and while the current staffing plan requires tree work, this may change and the incumbent may be reassigned to a different area of the Garden, as the Garden deems appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deal with all aspects of horticulture, such as planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, mulching and caring for trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and other flora, both on the grounds and in the conservatory.
Inspect and identify pest problems and treat such problems using techniques of Integrated Pest Management.
Select, propagate, design, and purchase plants with appropriate horticulture procedures.
Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to same and report need for repair and replacement.
Operate large power-gardening equipment, such as a tractor, mower, rototiller, roller, sprayer, etc., as needed.
Supervise assigned subordinate employees, including temporary workers and volunteers, instructing them in gardening techniques and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
Keep records, including timely submission of plant inventory-control reports and label requests; keep a logbook of plant collections and job-related activities and submit quarterly reports to director of Horticulture.
As directed, various tasks perform in connection with general grounds and conservatory care and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events.
Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Perform tasks as needed for show design and setups.
Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications:
Two (2) years of college and/or associate degree related to horticulture; or three (3) years of full-time paid experience in maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and lawns, and operation and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
ISA Certified arborist status
TRAQ certification preferred
Pesticide technician or applicator certification preferred (or must be able to obtain Pesticide Apprentice Certification)
Must know how to safely use a chainsaw
Ability to identify and discern between various tree conditions, perform tree inspections using advanced diagnostics, climb, prune, install support systems, remove trees, and complete other work as assigned
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to use computer-based tree management systems for scheduling, timekeeping, and inspections; accurately maintain tree care database records
Must be able to respond to emergency situations including, but not limited to, storms and snow events
May be called upon to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Must be able to pass a written and/or practical test
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Compensation and Benefits :
Salary Range - $64,852 - $74,580 Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.
BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.
Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts
CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance: BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 12 annual holidays
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please . Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$64.9k-74.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
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Gardener - Trees
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Job Description
Gardener - Trees Department: Horticulture
Reports to: Manager of Horticulture & Foreperson of Grounds
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Grade: Union
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is seeking a full-time gardener to perform tree work and related duties under guidance of the director of Horticulture, manager of Horticulture, and general supervision of the foreperson of grounds.
*The Gardener title is a general gardener position and while the current staffing plan requires tree work, this may change and the incumbent may be reassigned to a different area of the Garden, as the Garden deems appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deal with all aspects of horticulture, such as planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, mulching and caring for trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and other flora, both on the grounds and in the conservatory.
Inspect and identify pest problems and treat such problems using techniques of Integrated Pest Management.
Select, propagate, design, and purchase plants with appropriate horticulture procedures.
Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to same and report need for repair and replacement.
Operate large power-gardening equipment, such as a tractor, mower, rototiller, roller, sprayer, etc., as needed.
Supervise assigned subordinate employees, including temporary workers and volunteers, instructing them in gardening techniques and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
Keep records, including timely submission of plant inventory-control reports and label requests; keep a logbook of plant collections and job-related activities and submit quarterly reports to director of Horticulture.
As directed, various tasks perform in connection with general grounds and conservatory care and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events.
Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Perform tasks as needed for show design and setups.
Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications:
Two (2) years of college and/or associate degree related to horticulture; or three (3) years of full-time paid experience in maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and lawns, and operation and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
ISA Certified arborist status
TRAQ certification preferred
Pesticide technician or applicator certification preferred (or must be able to obtain Pesticide Apprentice Certification)
Must know how to safely use a chainsaw
Ability to identify and discern between various tree conditions, perform tree inspections using advanced diagnostics, climb, prune, install support systems, remove trees, and complete other work as assigned
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to use computer-based tree management systems for scheduling, timekeeping, and inspections; accurately maintain tree care database records
Must be able to respond to emergency situations including, but not limited to, storms and snow events
May be called upon to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Must be able to pass a written and/or practical test
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range - $64,852 - $74,580
Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.
BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.
Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts
CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance: BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 12 annual holidays
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$64.9k-74.6k yearly 10d ago
Weekend Conservatory Assistant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Position Title: Weekend Conservatory Assistant Department: Horticulture Reports to: Manger of Horticulture FLSA Status: Part-time, Permanent, Non-exempt Compensation: $28 per hour Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 6 hours per day 12 hours per week
Position Description:
The weekend Conservatory assistant at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is responsible for watering and assisting with the upkeep and cleanliness of work areas, Conservatory displays, the bonsai collection, and the nursery.
Responsibilities:
Perform basic care of the Conservatory collection.
Inspect collections to identify pest problems using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques and reports back to full-time gardener.
Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to equipment; report need for repair and replacement.
Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Perform various tasks for general grounds and Conservatory care and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events.
Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications:
Two years' college study and/or associate degree in the field of horticulture; three years' full-time, paid experience working; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work independently and with a team
Knowledge of greenhouse management practices and procedures
Understanding of varying water requirements for different plants
Knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and control methods
Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in conservatory and greenhouse operations and maintenance, including computerized environmental systems
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to pass written examination and/or practical test
Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide apprentice certification.
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Position Title: Seasonal Education Instructor, Children's Garden Fellow Department: Education Reports to: Children's Garden Co-coordinators FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt Compensation: $22 per hour
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. Children's Garden education fellows spend the growing season (spring-summer-fall) in BBG's Children's Garden, teaching children to grow, harvest, and cook their own food, care for the environment, and explore the natural world.
Fellows teach age-appropriate gardening lessons to a group of 12 children with the help of two to three teen apprentices from our Garden Apprentice Program. Prior to each teaching season, fellows participate in a comprehensive paid training program, covering seasonal content, pedagogy, and horticultural skills.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is looking to hire five Children's Garden fellows to teach in our Children's Garden. This is a seasonal position from March 17 to October 31, 2026. The commitment is 10 hours per week in the spring and fall, and 22-30 hours per week in the summer. During spring and fall, the schedule is Friday and Saturday. During summer, the schedule is Tuesday through Friday.
Schedule:
Mandatory Onboarding and Training:
Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m. -1 p.m. (Remote Onboarding)
Thursdays, March 19 & 26 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, March 20 & 27 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spring:
Fridays, April 3-June 5 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, April 5-June 6 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
No work shifts May 23 and 24
Summer:
Tuesday-Friday schedule from June 9 through August 14
Training: June 9-July 2 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Programs: July 7-August 14 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
No work shifts August 15-September 1
Fall:
Fall training date: Thursday, September 3 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fridays, September 4-October 30 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, September 5-October 31 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Lead an age-based group (ages 6-7, 8-10, or 11-13) of 12 children in hands-on gardening instruction in a half-acre food garden.
Mentor two to three teen apprentices and program assistant who assist instructors with their group.
Develop age- and seasonally appropriate lesson plans and lead supplementary enrichment activities, such as seasonal cooking, nature crafts, nature exploration, or science experiments.
Ensure that assigned garden plots are maintained according to weekly task lists (including planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and more).
Lead activity stations for Family Gardening Hours, a program for children of all ages and adult caregivers.
Assist in teaching other education programs as needed.
Qualifications:
Formal or nonformal experience teaching children, ideally in a classroom or outdoor setting
Passion for plants and gardening
Horticulture experience preferred but not required
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Outgoing and welcoming personality; responsible, punctual, and professional
Experience and comfort working with a diverse group of youth and staff
Willingness to incorporate constructive feedback into lesson planning, garden maintenance, and teaching practice
Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks; ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$22 hourly Auto-Apply 12d ago
Seasonal Education Horticulture Assistant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Job Description
Seasonal Education Horticulture Assistant Department: Education Reports to: Children's Garden Co-coordinators FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt Compensation: $26 per hour
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. The Education horticulture assistant performs gardening, watering, mowing, pest management, and related work to support programs and gardens for BBG's Education department. The Education horticulture assistant primarily works in two education spaces: the Children's Garden and the Education Greenhouse.
Schedule:
March 10-November 4, 2026
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 35 hours per week; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 hours per day (some flexibility during certain seasons/days)
Children's Garden:
Assist Children's Garden coordinators with various gardening tasks including sowing seeds, planting, fertilizing, weeding, mulching, bed preparation, pruning, composting, deadheading, maintaining perennial beds, etc.
Mow and maintain grass pathways and lawns in Children's Garden.
Water field, planters, and seedlings as needed.
Assist with Integrated Pest Management as needed.
Work alongside horticulture volunteers and advise/answer questions when needed.
On occasion, help with horticulture-related tasks (greenhouse & tool room organization, tool cleaning, glove washing, plant research etc.).
Education Greenhouse:
Water on weekends.
Assist with seedling starting and stepping up for education programs as needed.
Perform occasional horticultural tasks, assist with IPM in Education Greenhouse as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience and/or education in horticulture or gardening
Pest identification skills and knowledge of control methods
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work both unsupervised and in tandem with colleagues
Effective oral communication skills
Must be able to lift and carry potted plants and equipment
Work Environment:
The Children's Garden is a space where children 2 to 17 years old can plant their own crops and flowers and harvest them under the guidance of garden instructors. The space is a large outdoor field with garden beds, raised beds, and compost bins surrounded by grass paths.
The Education Greenhouse space consists of three sections representing and containing desert, temperate, and tropical plant collections. Although it is an indoor collection, during the year the space may be quite chilly or hot.
Some weekend days will be worked independently.
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$26 hourly 7d ago
Seasonal Membership Cust. Care Representative
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Membership Customer Care Representative
Department: Membership
Reports to: Membership Manager
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt
Compensation: $20 per hour
Term: March - end of June 2026
Schedule: 35 hours per week; 7-hour shifts Wednesdays - Sundays
Position Description:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) seeks to fill a seasonal Membership customer care representative position. This position reports to the Membership Manager and is a key part of a team that serves over 23,000 member households. The Membership customer care representative will provide both front-facing customer service to members and administrative support to the staff, splitting time between the desk in the Visitor's Center and the Development office. In this high-volume membership office, the customer care representative must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
Assist members while visiting the Garden. This includes, but not limited to:
Assisting with onsite sales
Answering membership related questions
Organizing membership packet pick-up
Respond to member emails and prioritize urgent requests, including ticketing questions.
Answer member calls on membership hotline.
Enter data in Raiser's Edge, including updating members' contact information and marking if members need new membership cards or package.
Process memberships on Raiser's Edge
Act as liaison between Membership department and Visitor Services.
Other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Comfort working with people; friendly, outgoing personality
Keen eye for detail
Motivated, energetic team player able to prioritize and work independently, as well as interact with members and BBG staff
Experience with Raiser's Edge or other database desired
Nonprofit experience, or strong interest in cultural institutions, environment, education, and or/science preferred
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
Employee discount at BBG's retail shop and food venues
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$20 hourly Auto-Apply 13d ago
Seasonal Education Instructor, Early Childhood Fellow
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Education Instructor, Early Childhood Fellow
Department: Education
Reports to: Children's Garden Co-Coordinators
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $22 per hour
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. Children's Garden education fellows spend the growing season (spring-summer-fall) in BBG's Children's Garden, teaching children to grow, harvest, and cook their own food, care for the environment, and explore the natural world.
Early childhood fellows teach age-appropriate gardening lessons to 11 young children with the help of two to three teen apprentices from our Garden Apprentice Program during the summer season. During spring and fall, early childhood fellows co-teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners. Prior to each teaching season, fellows participate in a comprehensive paid training program, covering seasonal content, pedagogy, and horticultural skills.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is looking to hire two early childhood fellows to teach in our Children's Garden. This is a seasonal position from March 17 to October 31, 2026. The commitment is 18 hours per week in the spring and fall, and 22-30 hours per week in the summer. During spring and fall, the schedule is Wednesday-Saturday. During summer, the schedule is Tuesday-Friday.
Schedule:
Mandatory Onboarding and Training:
Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Remote Onboarding)
Wednesdays, March 18 & 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, March 19 & 26 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, March 20 & 27 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spring:
Wednesdays, April 1-May 20 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, April 2 - May 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fridays, April 3-June 5 | 2-6 p.m
Saturdays, April 4-June 6 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
No work shifts May 23 and 24
Summer:
Tuesday-Friday schedule June 9-August 14
Training: June 9-July 2 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Programs: July 7-August 14 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
No work shifts August 15-September 1
Fall:
Fall training date: Thursday, September 3 | 9 a.m.-4p.m.
Fridays, September 4-October 30 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, September 5-October 31 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 9-October 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, September 10-October 22 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Lead an age-based group (ages 4-5) of 11 children in hands-on gardening instruction in a half-acre food garden.
Assist and co-teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners.
Mentor two to three teen apprentices and a program assistant who assist instructors with their group.
Develop age- and seasonally appropriate lesson plans and lead supplementary enrichment activities, such as seasonal cooking, nature crafts, nature exploration, or science experiments.
Ensure that assigned garden plots are maintained according to weekly task lists (including planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and more).
Lead activity stations for Family Gardening Hours, a program for children of all ages and adult caregivers.
Assist in teaching other education programs as needed.
Qualifications:
Formal or nonformal early-childhood or elementary education experience, ideally in a classroom or outdoor setting
Comfort with imaginative play, singing songs, cooking, and exploring nature with young children
Passion for plants and gardening
Horticulture experience preferred but not required
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Outgoing and welcoming personality; responsible, punctual, and professional
Experience and comfort working with a diverse group of youth and staff
Willingness to incorporate constructive feedback into lesson planning, garden maintenance, and teaching practice
Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks; ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$22 hourly Auto-Apply 12d ago
Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor
Department: Education
Reports to: Director of Continuing Education
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Nonexempt Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $50.00 - $56.00/ hour Position Description:
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have expertise in their subject area and experience teaching for diverse learning styles.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Continuing Education staff to manage preparatory logistics in advance of class.
Working independently, teach scheduled classes
After class, submit the required paperwork to Continuing Education staff in order to be compensated for teaching time, prep time, and reimbursement for any materials purchased.
When relevant, review student evaluations with Continuing Education staff in order to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes.
Qualifications:
Expertise in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
Experience teaching for diverse learning styles
Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$30k-57k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Seasonal Early Childhood Lead Instructor, Children's Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Early Childhood Lead Instructor, Children's Garden
$43k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 38d ago
Weekend Conservatory Assistant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Weekend Conservatory Assistant Department: Horticulture Reports to: Manger of Horticulture FLSA Status: Part-time, Permanent, Non-exempt Compensation: $28 per hour Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 6 hours per day 12 hours per week
Position Description:
The weekend Conservatory assistant at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is responsible for watering and assisting with the upkeep and cleanliness of work areas, Conservatory displays, the bonsai collection, and the nursery.
Responsibilities:
Perform basic care of the Conservatory collection.
Inspect collections to identify pest problems using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques and reports back to full-time gardener.
Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to equipment; report need for repair and replacement.
Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Perform various tasks for general grounds and Conservatory care and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events.
Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications:
Two years' college study and/or associate degree in the field of horticulture; three years' full-time, paid experience working; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work independently and with a team
Knowledge of greenhouse management practices and procedures
Understanding of varying water requirements for different plants
Knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and control methods
Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in conservatory and greenhouse operations and maintenance, including computerized environmental systems
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to pass written examination and/or practical test
Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide apprentice certification.
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$28 hourly Auto-Apply 59d ago
Seasonal Membership Cust. Care Representative
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Membership Customer Care Representative
Department: Membership
Reports to: Membership Manager
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt
Compensation: $20 per hour
Term: March - end of June 2026
Schedule: 35 hours per week; 7-hour shifts Wednesdays - Sundays
Position Description:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) seeks to fill a seasonal Membership customer care representative position. This position reports to the Membership Manager and is a key part of a team that serves over 23,000 member households. The Membership customer care representative will provide both front-facing customer service to members and administrative support to the staff, splitting time between the desk in the Visitor's Center and the Development office. In this high-volume membership office, the customer care representative must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
Assist members while visiting the Garden. This includes, but not limited to:
Assisting with onsite sales
Answering membership related questions
Organizing membership packet pick-up
Respond to member emails and prioritize urgent requests, including ticketing questions.
Answer member calls on membership hotline.
Enter data in Raiser's Edge, including updating members' contact information and marking if members need new membership cards or package.
Process memberships on Raiser's Edge
Act as liaison between Membership department and Visitor Services.
Other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Comfort working with people; friendly, outgoing personality
Keen eye for detail
Motivated, energetic team player able to prioritize and work independently, as well as interact with members and BBG staff
Experience with Raiser's Edge or other database desired
Nonprofit experience, or strong interest in cultural institutions, environment, education, and or/science preferred
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
Employee discount at BBG's retail shop and food venues
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$20 hourly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Seasonal Education Horticulture Assistant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Education Horticulture Assistant Department: Education Reports to: Children's Garden Co-coordinators FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt Compensation: $26 per hour
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. The Education horticulture assistant performs gardening, watering, mowing, pest management, and related work to support programs and gardens for BBG's Education department. The Education horticulture assistant primarily works in two education spaces: the Children's Garden and the Education Greenhouse.
Schedule:
March 10-November 4, 2026
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 35 hours per week; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 hours per day (some flexibility during certain seasons/days)
Children's Garden:
Assist Children's Garden coordinators with various gardening tasks including sowing seeds, planting, fertilizing, weeding, mulching, bed preparation, pruning, composting, deadheading, maintaining perennial beds, etc.
Mow and maintain grass pathways and lawns in Children's Garden.
Water field, planters, and seedlings as needed.
Assist with Integrated Pest Management as needed.
Work alongside horticulture volunteers and advise/answer questions when needed.
On occasion, help with horticulture-related tasks (greenhouse & tool room organization, tool cleaning, glove washing, plant research etc.).
Education Greenhouse:
Water on weekends.
Assist with seedling starting and stepping up for education programs as needed.
Perform occasional horticultural tasks, assist with IPM in Education Greenhouse as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience and/or education in horticulture or gardening
Pest identification skills and knowledge of control methods
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work both unsupervised and in tandem with colleagues
Effective oral communication skills
Must be able to lift and carry potted plants and equipment
Work Environment:
The Children's Garden is a space where children 2 to 17 years old can plant their own crops and flowers and harvest them under the guidance of garden instructors. The space is a large outdoor field with garden beds, raised beds, and compost bins surrounded by grass paths.
The Education Greenhouse space consists of three sections representing and containing desert, temperate, and tropical plant collections. Although it is an indoor collection, during the year the space may be quite chilly or hot.
Some weekend days will be worked independently.
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$26 hourly Auto-Apply 35d ago
Gardener - Trees
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Gardener - Trees Department: Horticulture
Reports to: Manager of Horticulture & Foreperson of Grounds
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Grade: Union
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is seeking a full-time gardener to perform tree work and related duties under guidance of the director of Horticulture, manager of Horticulture, and general supervision of the foreperson of grounds.
*The Gardener title is a general gardener position and while the current staffing plan requires tree work, this may change and the incumbent may be reassigned to a different area of the Garden, as the Garden deems appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deal with all aspects of horticulture, such as planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, mulching and caring for trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and other flora, both on the grounds and in the conservatory.
Inspect and identify pest problems and treat such problems using techniques of Integrated Pest Management.
Select, propagate, design, and purchase plants with appropriate horticulture procedures.
Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to same and report need for repair and replacement.
Operate large power-gardening equipment, such as a tractor, mower, rototiller, roller, sprayer, etc., as needed.
Supervise assigned subordinate employees, including temporary workers and volunteers, instructing them in gardening techniques and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
Keep records, including timely submission of plant inventory-control reports and label requests; keep a logbook of plant collections and job-related activities and submit quarterly reports to director of Horticulture.
As directed, various tasks perform in connection with general grounds and conservatory care and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events.
Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Perform tasks as needed for show design and setups.
Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications:
Two (2) years of college and/or associate degree related to horticulture; or three (3) years of full-time paid experience in maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and lawns, and operation and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
ISA Certified arborist status
TRAQ certification preferred
Pesticide technician or applicator certification preferred (or must be able to obtain Pesticide Apprentice Certification)
Must know how to safely use a chainsaw
Ability to identify and discern between various tree conditions, perform tree inspections using advanced diagnostics, climb, prune, install support systems, remove trees, and complete other work as assigned
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to use computer-based tree management systems for scheduling, timekeeping, and inspections; accurately maintain tree care database records
Must be able to respond to emergency situations including, but not limited to, storms and snow events
May be called upon to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Must be able to pass a written and/or practical test
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range - $64,852 - $74,580
Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.
BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.
Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts
CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance: BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 12 annual holidays
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$64.9k-74.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Seasonal Education Instructor, Early Childhood Fellow
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Job Description
Seasonal Education Instructor, Early Childhood Fellow
Department: Education
Reports to: Children's Garden Co-Coordinators
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $22 per hour
Position Description:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. Children's Garden education fellows spend the growing season (spring-summer-fall) in BBG's Children's Garden, teaching children to grow, harvest, and cook their own food, care for the environment, and explore the natural world.
Early childhood fellows teach age-appropriate gardening lessons to 11 young children with the help of two to three teen apprentices from our Garden Apprentice Program during the summer season. During spring and fall, early childhood fellows co-teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners. Prior to each teaching season, fellows participate in a comprehensive paid training program, covering seasonal content, pedagogy, and horticultural skills.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is looking to hire two early childhood fellows to teach in our Children's Garden. This is a seasonal position from March 17 to October 31, 2026. The commitment is 18 hours per week in the spring and fall, and 22-30 hours per week in the summer. During spring and fall, the schedule is Wednesday-Saturday. During summer, the schedule is Tuesday-Friday.
Schedule:
Mandatory Onboarding and Training:
Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(Remote Onboarding)
Wednesdays, March 18 & 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, March 19 & 26 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, March 20 & 27 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spring:
Wednesdays, April 1-May 20 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, April 2 - May 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fridays, April 3-June 5 | 2-6 p.m
Saturdays, April 4-June 6 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
No work shifts May 23 and 24
Summer:
Tuesday-Friday schedule June 9-August 14
Training: June 9-July 2 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Programs: July 7-August 14 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
No work shifts August 15-September 1
Fall:
Fall training date: Thursday, September 3 | 9 a.m.-4p.m.
Fridays, September 4-October 30 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, September 5-October 31 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 9-October 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, September 10-October 22 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Lead an age-based group (ages 4-5) of 11 children in hands-on gardening instruction in a half-acre food garden.
Assist and co-teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners.
Mentor two to three teen apprentices and a program assistant who assist instructors with their group.
Develop age- and seasonally appropriate lesson plans and lead supplementary enrichment activities, such as seasonal cooking, nature crafts, nature exploration, or science experiments.
Ensure that assigned garden plots are maintained according to weekly task lists (including planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and more).
Lead activity stations for Family Gardening Hours, a program for children of all ages and adult caregivers.
Assist in teaching other education programs as needed.
Qualifications:
Formal or nonformal early-childhood or elementary education experience, ideally in a classroom or outdoor setting
Comfort with imaginative play, singing songs, cooking, and exploring nature with young children
Passion for plants and gardening
Horticulture experience preferred but not required
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Outgoing and welcoming personality; responsible, punctual, and professional
Experience and comfort working with a diverse group of youth and staff
Willingness to incorporate constructive feedback into lesson planning, garden maintenance, and teaching practice
Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks; ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$22 hourly 11d ago
Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor
Department: Education
Reports to: Director of Continuing Education
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Nonexempt
Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $50.00 - $56.00/ hour
Position Description:
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have expertise in their subject area and experience teaching for diverse learning styles.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Continuing Education staff to manage preparatory logistics in advance of class.
Working independently, teach scheduled classes
After class, submit the required paperwork to Continuing Education staff in order to be compensated for teaching time, prep time, and reimbursement for any materials purchased.
When relevant, review student evaluations with Continuing Education staff in order to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes.
Qualifications:
Expertise in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience
Experience teaching for diverse learning styles
Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences
Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$30k-57k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Seasonal Membership Cust. Care Representative
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Job Description
Seasonal Membership Customer Care Representative
Department: Membership
Reports to: Membership Manager
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-exempt
Compensation: $20 per hour
Term: March - end of June 2026
Schedule: 35 hours per week; 7-hour shifts Wednesdays - Sundays
Position Description:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) seeks to fill a seasonal Membership customer care representative position. This position reports to the Membership Manager and is a key part of a team that serves over 23,000 member households. The Membership customer care representative will provide both front-facing customer service to members and administrative support to the staff, splitting time between the desk in the Visitor's Center and the Development office. In this high-volume membership office, the customer care representative must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
Assist members while visiting the Garden. This includes, but not limited to:
Assisting with onsite sales
Answering membership related questions
Organizing membership packet pick-up
Respond to member emails and prioritize urgent requests, including ticketing questions.
Answer member calls on membership hotline.
Enter data in Raiser's Edge, including updating members' contact information and marking if members need new membership cards or package.
Process memberships on Raiser's Edge
Act as liaison between Membership department and Visitor Services.
Other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Comfort working with people; friendly, outgoing personality
Keen eye for detail
Motivated, energetic team player able to prioritize and work independently, as well as interact with members and BBG staff
Experience with Raiser's Edge or other database desired
Nonprofit experience, or strong interest in cultural institutions, environment, education, and or/science preferred
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
Employee discount at BBG's retail shop and food venues
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$20 hourly 12d ago
Seasonal Trees & Saplings Lead Instructor
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to children. The seasonal Trees and Saplings lead instructor will spend the spring and fall seasons in BBG's Children's Garden, where they plan and team-teach age and seasonally appropriate gardening and related activities to a group of 10 child-and-adult pairs. Children will learn how to grow, maintain, and harvest vegetables, herbs, and flowers, make simple recipes with garden produce, care for the environment, and explore the natural world.
The seasonal Trees and Saplings lead instructor will teach alongside the early childhood lead instructor, with a commitment of about 18 hours per week during the spring and fall seasons. The Tree and Saplings instructor gains experience in early childhood education, lesson planning, and horticulture.
This is a seasonal position from March 17 through June 6, and September 3 through October 31 (no summer shifts).
Schedule:
Mandatory Onboarding and Training:
Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Remote Onboarding)
Wednesdays, March 18 & 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, March 19 & 26 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, March 20 & 27 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spring:
Wednesdays, April 1-May 20 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, April 2-May 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fridays, April 3-June 5 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, April 4-June 6 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
No work shifts April 8-11, May 23-24
Fall:
Fall training date: Thursday, September 3 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fridays, September 4-October 30 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, September 5-October 31 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 9-October 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, September 10-October 22 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Design, prepare, and teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners.
Develop and lead supplementary enrichment activities such as seasonal cooking, nature crafts and science exploration.
Collaborate with the Early Childhood lead instructor to lesson plan, develop materials list, and program preparation needs.
Ensure that assigned garden plots are maintained (including planting, weeding, mulching, and watering).
Prepare and set up all program materials and clean up after programming.
Assist in teaching other education programs as needed.
Qualifications:
Formal or nonformal early-childhood and elementary education experience, ideally in a classroom or outdoor setting
Comfort leading imaginative play, singing songs, cooking, and exploring nature with children ages 2 through 5
Passion for plants and gardening
Horticulture experience preferred but not required
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Outgoing and welcoming personality; responsible, punctual, and professional
Experience and comfort working with a diverse group of youth and staff
Willingness to incorporate constructive feedback into lesson planning, garden maintenance, and teaching practice
Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks; ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$43k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 38d ago
Seasonal Education Horticulture Assistant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. The Education horticulture assistant performs gardening, watering, mowing, pest management, and related work to support programs and gardens for BBG's Education department. The Education horticulture assistant primarily works in two education spaces: the Children's Garden and the Education Greenhouse.
Schedule:
March 10-November 4, 2026
Saturdays through Wednesdays, 35 hours per week; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 hours per day (some flexibility during certain seasons/days)
Children's Garden:
Assist Children's Garden coordinators with various gardening tasks including sowing seeds, planting, fertilizing, weeding, mulching, bed preparation, pruning, composting, deadheading, maintaining perennial beds, etc.
Mow and maintain grass pathways and lawns in Children's Garden.
Water field, planters, and seedlings as needed.
Assist with Integrated Pest Management as needed.
Work alongside horticulture volunteers and advise/answer questions when needed.
On occasion, help with horticulture-related tasks (greenhouse & tool room organization, tool cleaning, glove washing, plant research etc.).
Education Greenhouse:
Water on weekends.
Assist with seedling starting and stepping up for education programs as needed.
Perform occasional horticultural tasks, assist with IPM in Education Greenhouse as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience and/or education in horticulture or gardening
Pest identification skills and knowledge of control methods
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work both unsupervised and in tandem with colleagues
Effective oral communication skills
Must be able to lift and carry potted plants and equipment
Work Environment:
The Children's Garden is a space where children 2 to 17 years old can plant their own crops and flowers and harvest them under the guidance of garden instructors. The space is a large outdoor field with garden beds, raised beds, and compost bins surrounded by grass paths.
The Education Greenhouse space consists of three sections representing and containing desert, temperate, and tropical plant collections. Although it is an indoor collection, during the year the space may be quite chilly or hot.
Some weekend days will be worked independently.
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at **********.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$31k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 38d ago
Seasonal Education Instructor, Early Childhood Fellow
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Education Instructor, Early Childhood Fellow
Department: Education
Reports to: Children's Garden Co-Coordinators
FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $22 per hour
Position Description:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to young people. Children's Garden education fellows spend the growing season (spring-summer-fall) in BBG's Children's Garden, teaching children to grow, harvest, and cook their own food, care for the environment, and explore the natural world.
Early childhood fellows teach age-appropriate gardening lessons to 11 young children with the help of two to three teen apprentices from our Garden Apprentice Program during the summer season. During spring and fall, early childhood fellows co-teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners. Prior to each teaching season, fellows participate in a comprehensive paid training program, covering seasonal content, pedagogy, and horticultural skills.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is looking to hire two early childhood fellows to teach in our Children's Garden. This is a seasonal position from March 17 to October 31, 2026. The commitment is 18 hours per week in the spring and fall, and 22-30 hours per week in the summer. During spring and fall, the schedule is Wednesday-Saturday. During summer, the schedule is Tuesday-Friday.
Schedule:
Mandatory Onboarding and Training:
Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(Remote Onboarding)
Wednesdays, March 18 & 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, March 19 & 26 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, March 20 & 27 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Spring:
Wednesdays, April 1-May 20 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, April 2 - May 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fridays, April 3-June 5 | 2-6 p.m
Saturdays, April 4-June 6 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
No work shifts May 23 and 24
Summer:
Tuesday-Friday schedule June 9-August 14
Training: June 9-July 2 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Programs: July 7-August 14 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
No work shifts August 15-September 1
Fall:
Fall training date: Thursday, September 3 | 9 a.m.-4p.m.
Fridays, September 4-October 30 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays, September 5-October 31 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 9-October 21 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursdays, September 10-October 22 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Lead an age-based group (ages 4-5) of 11 children in hands-on gardening instruction in a half-acre food garden.
Assist and co-teach hands-on gardening lessons to a group of 10 young children (2-4 years old) and their adult partners.
Mentor two to three teen apprentices and a program assistant who assist instructors with their group.
Develop age- and seasonally appropriate lesson plans and lead supplementary enrichment activities, such as seasonal cooking, nature crafts, nature exploration, or science experiments.
Ensure that assigned garden plots are maintained according to weekly task lists (including planting, weeding, mulching, watering, and more).
Lead activity stations for Family Gardening Hours, a program for children of all ages and adult caregivers.
Assist in teaching other education programs as needed.
Qualifications:
Formal or nonformal early-childhood or elementary education experience, ideally in a classroom or outdoor setting
Comfort with imaginative play, singing songs, cooking, and exploring nature with young children
Passion for plants and gardening
Horticulture experience preferred but not required
Ability to perform physical labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions
Outgoing and welcoming personality; responsible, punctual, and professional
Experience and comfort working with a diverse group of youth and staff
Willingness to incorporate constructive feedback into lesson planning, garden maintenance, and teaching practice
Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks; ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Benefits:
BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
Up to 56 hours of sick leave
Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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$22 hourly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Seasonal Education Lead Instructor, Discovery Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 3.8
Brooklyn Botanic Garden job in New York, NY
Seasonal Education Lead Instructor, Discovery Garden
Department:
Education
Reports to:
Discovery Garden Coordinator, Manager of Discovery Garden & Family Programs
FLSA Status:
Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation:
$25 per hour