New York Botanical Garden Careers - Executive Administrator, Advancement
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description Title Reports to Executive Administrator, Advancement Chief of Staff The Executive Administrator is an integral member of the Executive Affairs Division, which provides high-level support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, the Executive Administrator, Advancement combines exceptional writing ability, organizational and multitasking skills, collaborative spirit, and sound judgment to ensure seamless operations and advance NYBG's mission.
This role manages complex scheduling for the CEO and CAO, prepares meeting materials and drafts communications that support seamless and productive collaboration between NYBG's senior executives, Trustees, and most important donors. Through these efforts, the Executive Administrator, Advancement enhances efficiency, strengthens workflow between the President's Office and Advancement, and enables the CEO and CAO to focus on strategic priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic executive team at a leading cultural and scientific institution, dedicated to reflecting the excellence embodied in NYBG's mission and programs.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
* Calendar Management and Meeting Prep:
* Oversee external scheduling for the CEO and coordinate with the Executive Administrator, Operations to maintain an accurate presidential calendar.
* Manage the CAO's calendar and collaborate with Advancement to ensure both executives are fully prepared for internal and external meetings and visits.
* Prepare the CEO's weekly binder and ensure timely delivery of all meeting briefings and other preparatory materials.
* Provide additional administrative support for other functions as needed.
Board & Donor Engagement:
* Coordinate visits to NYBG for Trustees, donors, and other VIPs, in partnership with colleagues across the institution.
* Arrange local, domestic, and international travel for the CEO, CAO, and other executives; support the planning and execution of donor trips.
* Keep appropriate records of donor meetings and activities in donor database (Raiser's Edge) and other files.
Executive Communications:
* Draft clear, compelling correspondence for the CEO and CAO, as assigned.
* Review and edit communications drafted by Advancement - including briefings, presentations, correspondence, and more - with a strong eye for detail, tone, and context. Route these for approval by the CEO, CAO, and/or Chief of Staff.
* Draft other strategic communications as assigned.
* Record donor correspondence in donor database (Raiser's Edge) and other files.
Committee & Event Support:
* Partner with the Board Operations Administrator and Special Events team to manage at least ten Board committee meetings annually, including drafting presentations, arranging logistics, utilizing BoardEffect, and executing meetings.
Qualifications:
* Three or more years of experience in executive support, with a preference for work at a comparable nonprofit organization.
* Experience with nonprofit fundraising strongly preferred.
* Exceptional time management and organizational skills, sharp attention to detail.
* Excellent persuasive writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
* Ability to plan and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Propriety, thoughtfulness, sound judgment, and discretion.
* Willingness to work occasional evenings for events and donor visits.
* Valid driver's license required for on-campus transportation of personnel and meeting materials.
* Fluency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, sit at a desk, lift or move up to 25 pounds, work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions, and occasionally work under moderate or loud work conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends required.
Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $78,000-$85,000.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Auto-ApplyLibrary Associate
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description
Title
Reports to
Library Associate
Head of Acquisitions & Technical Services
Position Summary:
The Library Associate is responsible for the processing of materials received by the Library in physical and electronic forms. They work with other Library staff to ensure accurate receipt of materials on subscription and exchanges, gather statistical information about the collections, assist with stacks maintenance, and assist with reference/circulation desk coverage.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee processing of all new library materials, including labeling, barcoding, and stamping.
Check in, process, and label all serial issues received. Includes nursery catalogs, index seminum, and active print subscriptions and exchanges.
Run weekly claims reports, track publication delays, contact vendors and exchange partners for replacement of late or missing issues; communicate with vendors to resolve problems; identify and correct discrepancies.
Work with colleagues to identify and update records for title changes and other bibliographic updates, and to ensure that holdings information for electronic serials is accurate.
Maintain statistics for print and electronic serials and exchange activities including number of items received, linear feet per year and number of electronic links added.
Maintain vendor and exchange partner contact information including address, emails, telephones; maintain accurate and current holdings statement for print issues; edit holdings statements to conform to current national standards for serials description; close receipt cards and check-in records for cancelled or ceased titles; liaise with NYBG Press and Springer Nature to obtain missing issues.
Compare physical holdings on shelf with database records; adjust records as needed.
Upload PDF versions of electronic publications to Sierra ILS as permitted by copyright law.
Serve as liaison with the Conservation Department; coordinate the workflow of materials needing conservation treatment.
Assist with regular stacks maintenance, including shifting and shelving.
Cover the reference/circulation desk occasionally.
Assist other projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Experience with online library systems, bibliographic utilities and other database systems very helpful.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Good critical judgement.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; effective interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and to work with other library staff; ability to adapt to evolving work situation.
Reading knowledge of foreign languages and background in natural sciences helpful but not required.
College degree; previous library experience a plus; library school students are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, sit at a desk for extended periods, climb ladders, lift boxes up to 25lbs, and push loaded book carts. Work under low, moderate or loud work conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
The salary for this position is $46,000.
Please include a cover letter.
Auto-ApplyJr. Botanical Garden Custodian
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
Application deadline for this job is October 29, 2025 The Junior Botanical Garden Custodian, under general supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility, which may entail supervision in cleaning, maintaining and enforcing safety requirements in one or more small buildings. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as office moves, setup and breakdowns of tents, chairs and tables, sweeping, dusting, mopping, high speed buffing, waxing carpet cleaning by bonnet, cold and hot water extraction, power washing, gathering and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walkways. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as office moves, setup and breakdowns of tents, chairs and tables, sweeping, dusting, mopping, high speed buffing, waxing carpet cleaning by bonnet, cold and hot water extraction, power washing, gathering and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walkways. Requirements: 2 years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining building in a large cultural institution or education facility.A satisfactory equivalent. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to move 25lbs and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Baseline Work Schedule:
4pm - 12am Monday-Friday
Salary: $39,044, *($44,901)*Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years. Benefits:
15 Vacation Days
12 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days
Health Coverage
401K
Pension Plan
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at
[email protected]
.
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Auto-ApplyDigitizing Intern
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
TitleReports to
Digitizing InternManager of Urban Conservation Data, Tools and Outreach
Basic Job Functions
Equitably Enhancing New York's Tree Canopy is a project designed to increase the city's resilience to climate stressors through the identification of native tree species that will thrive in its urban landscape. Urban trees provide a vital bulwark against the damaging effects of climate change but the landscape where native trees evolved is starkly different from available spaces today. In addition, the benefits of tree canopies are unevenly distributed throughout the city. A solution that shows great promise is to establish compact, low-maintenance forests, or microforests, with trees better adapted to urbanization in areas most impacted by environmental injustice.
The part-time Digitizing Intern will work closely with a small team of experts to support georeferencing and digitization of historic tree survey maps, making accessible long-term urban forest records in New York City for analysis. The Digitizing Intern will report to the Manager of Urban Conservation Data, Tools and Outreach.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Georeference scanned historic tree surveys
Digitize individual tree locations and capture species, diameter, and height attributes
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in history, geography, ecology, biology, environmental science or related field. Advanced forestry coursework preferred.
A commitment to conservation of the world's biological diversity, especially of plants
and plant allies
Knowledge of and interest in urban geography and history, especially the indigenous
life, biology, geology, and ecology of New York City.
Excellent computer user skills; including facility with online databases, modern Microsoft Office software products (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Teams, etc.) required.
Beginning GIS skills (ArcGIS or QGIS preferred) required; Intermediate or advanced skills preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly, efficiently, and professionally, over variety of
communication platforms and in person, with scientists, scholars, librarians and
archivists, collections managers, editors, artists, and other professionals, desired.
A self-starter with a desire to learn, highly desired.
Kindness, collegiality, flexibility, and a sense of humor required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position will require work with extended periods sitting or standing at a desk, using a computer, and attending meetings virtually or in person with other people.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
~20 hours per week for four months (approximately January - May 2026), with the possibility of renewal. This position may in-person at the New York Botanical Garden, or hybrid, as will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Payrate: $20/hour
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Auto-ApplyTram Driver
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
This is a temporary part time position. Tram Drivers operate tram vehicles in a safe and professional manner as outlined in the tram driver training manual with emphasis on customer service and vehicular safety. Tram drivers provide narration for the tour of the Garden grounds, collections, and exhibits.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance of vehicle including fueling and cleaning.
Provide safe transport of passengers through the Garden grounds while providing narrative explanation.
Observance of both institutional and departmental policies and protocols.
Conduct all transactions in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by the Visitor Services Department.
Act as a Visitor Services Attendant and/or perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Must have a valid Driver License for a minimum of one (1) year.
Must have excellent communications skills.
Must be available to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
Previous customer service experience desired.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Ability to move 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and to be outdoors, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Baseline Schedule:Varies; Must have open availability 9am - 6pm Weekends and 2 weekdays Hourly: $21/hr
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Auto-ApplyManager of Arboretum and Grounds
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description
TitleReports to
Manager of Arboretum and GroundsDirector of Horticulture Operations
The Manager of Arboretum and Grounds will be responsible for overseeing the horticultural maintenance of the 250-acre historic landscape of The New York Botanical Garden. They will directly supervise turf experts, arborists, gardeners, and other horticultural professionals as they care for seventy acres of turf, thirty thousand trees, and a diverse array of curated gardens and hardy plant collections. They will collaborate with Horticulture managers and curators to develop and implement management plans and plant health programs that ensure the highest standard of horticultural care. They will be responsible for assisting managing and maintaining the Garden-wide irrigation system and all tools, supplies, vehicles, and equipment used in the care of the landscape and living collections.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for implementing all aspects of planning, maintenance, daily care, supervision of the Garden's 250-acre historic landscape including turf and grounds, tree and shrub collections, natural landscapes, gardens, woody plant nursery, compost facility, garden-wide irrigation system, and the management and maintenance of all supplies and equipment involved in these activities, in collaboration with the Director for Horticulture Operations.
Directly supervises staff of more than twenty landscape professionals responsible for maintaining the highest standard of excellence in turf care, general landscape maintenance, mature tree care, planting, transplanting, pruning, plant health care, composting, irrigation systems, weeding, leaf removal, snow removal, and other essential landscape maintenance tasks.
Implements safety policies and training requirements to ensure industry compliance.
Provides direction, training and motivation for the horticultural staff, interns and volunteers.
Collaborates closely with Director for Horticulture Operations and other Horticulture managers and curators to support overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies for outdoor landscape, including sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management.
Collaborates closely with AVP for Horticulture Operations, Director of Horticulture Operations, and the Woody Plant Curator to manage the Garden's tree collection, including performing assessments and allocating resources appropriately.
Monitors conditions of all outdoor areas and implements best management practices to ensure the highest horticultural standards are achieved.
Assists with planning, coordination and facilitation of work performed for the Garden by outside contractors throughout the landscape and grounds.
Participates in Management Team to develop and implement systems for best practices in landscape stewardship, safety training, and professional development.
Oversees the maintenance of the Horticulture Operations Center, including woody plant nursery and the associated propagation and storage facilities. Coordinates deliveries of plants and supplies with curators and managers.
Manages and leads repairs to Garden-wide irrigation system and works with contractors and staff to implement annual maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
Works closely with all other Garden departments to facilitate, coordinate, and implement construction, installation, and other work for landscapes, gardens, public, and special events, educational programs, and exhibitions.
Manages the School of Professional Horticulture (SoPH) rotation, including supervision, creation, tracking, and evaluation of learning objects.
Responds to weather events and other emergencies, as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum 7-years' experience in landscape and gardens maintenance and management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5-years' experience supervising a highly skilled workforce responsible for the horticultural care of a historic landscape
Formal training in horticulture, landscape management, or closely related field at a university, botanical garden, or trade school, or equivalent experience
New York State Pesticide Applicator License Categories 3A and 8 (upon or within 24 months of hire) with the ability to obtain 5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, if necessary.
ISA Certified Arborist with TRAQ certification (upon or within 18 months of hire)
OSHA 30 Training for General Industry (upon or within 6 months of hire)
Driver's license valid in New York State
Experience in managing budgets, if necessary
Excellent communication and organization skills
Excellent computer skills
Excellent mechanical experience
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors in all weather conditions in all seasons, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk, operate lifts and other machinery, climb ladders, use hand tools and power equipment, and lift and\or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to perform tasks repetitively.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Must be able to occasionally work on weekends and evenings, early mornings and during weather emergencies, when needed.
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $90,000-$97,500.
Auto-ApplyScience Intern
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
The Science Internship is a part-time and seasonal position during the fall and spring school semesters that provide training opportunities for New York City students. Successful interns may reapply for subsequent seasons contingent on job performance and funding. The science intern gains skills and professional development related to botanical research and biodiversity collections and will work with an NYBG mentor on a research, collections, or library project.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Research areas may include but are not limited to plant diversity, museum curation, molecular biology, systematics, taxonomy, morphology, development, and/or bioinformatics. This includes working in teams and participation in enrichment activities on career awareness, presentations and science communication, skill building, and conducting themselves in a professional manner. The intern is expected to make satisfactory progress working on scientific research and to carry out duties as assigned by their supervisor. Science interns are expected to adhere to all safety practices and procedures while onsite and during any online sessions if needed.
Qualifications:
· Current enrollment in high school or undergraduate degree program in NYC.· Interest in plant science.· Passionate for learning new things.· Good interpersonal skills and willing to be a team player.· Responsible, punctual, professional, motivated, and self-motivated.· This position requires safety training for interns performing research in the laboratory.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: This position will require work in an office, laboratory, and/or collections environment, with extended periods sitting or standing at a desk, using a computer, and attending meetings virtually and in person with other people. Interns are required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may use laboratory equipment with proper training. Interns must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Baseline Work Schedule: Part time, with schedule determined in consultation with supervisor, approximately 5 hours per week. While school is in session, minors are limited to a maximum of 3 hours/day during the week. Pay Rate : $17/hr
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at
[email protected]
.
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Auto-ApplyNew York Botanical Garden Careers - Group & Advance Sales Supervisor
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
Title Reports to Group & Advance Sales Supervisor Director of Visitor Experience Basic Job Functions The Group Sales Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Group Sales office to create exceptional experiences for group visitors, from inquiry to event planning and execution. This role requires daily collaboration and partnerships with internal departments and external partners, ideal for a customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations of Group & Advance Sales, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
* Onboard, train, and supervise part-time and seasonal support staff.
* Drive Group revenue by upselling and closing inbound inquiries, performing outbound sales techniques such as prospecting and cold calling, and posing innovative suggestions for revenue growth.
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding group experiences including, but not limited to, tours, dining, and private events.
* Provide exceptional customer service to all clients by phone, email, and onsite; maintain strong relationships with tour operators, VIP clients, and repeat customers.
* Manage reservations, payments, and confirmations using ticketing systems.
* Enforce policies, manage follow-ups, and send pre-visit information and other correspondence.
* Coordinate internal schedules for group dining, group tours, and other group activities.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 3-5 years of sales or customer service experience, preferably in development, tourism, or hospitality industries.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required; proven ability to work effectively both internally and externally.
* Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
* Personal commitment to customer service excellence.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required knowledge of Ticketing Systems/and or database systems a plus.
* Must be available holidays, weekends, and weekdays as part of regular schedule.
* Must have valid driver's license.
* Must have ability to carry 30 lbs.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, sit at a desk, stand for extended periods of time, lift or move up to 25 pounds, work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions, and occasionally work under moderate or loud work conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
* This is a full-time, on-site position at the Garden
* The role will require evening and weekend work.
* Some travel will be necessary (e.g. conferences or conventions).
* Working outdoors for events.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday; 9 am-5 pm with Sunday and Monday as regular days off. Some evenings and weekends are required.
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $48,000-$50,000.
Auto-ApplyPostdoctoral Fellow
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
Title
Reports to
Postdoctoral Fellow
Assistant Curator
Basic Job Functions
The New York Botanical Garden is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to work on an NSF-funded collaborative project led by Curator Ana María Bedoya in collaboration with researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, and the University of Washington, Seattle. The project involves the use of high-scale genomic (chromosome-scale and genome skimming), paleontological, and geological data to investigate: 1) the timing and pattern of plant exchange through rivers with the closure of the Isthmus of Panama. 2) Generate a deep-time model of river connectivity across the Americas.
Funding includes all research expenses, a workshop at STRI, and participation at conferences. This is a 2-3 year in-person appointment.
Start date: April 1, 2026. Dates may be flexible upon mutual agreement.
Position opened until filled. Application review will start on October 15th, 2025.
To apply, candidates must attach the following materials:
A cover letter detailing why they are interested and their qualifications for the position.
Current CV with links to publications and contact information for academic references.
For questions on the application please email [email protected].
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The postdoctoral fellow will lead the phylogenetics and population genetics elements of the project. The appointment includes leading publications, conducting fieldwork in Costa Rica and Panama, wet-lab work, applying and expanding on existing analytical tools in phylogenetics and population genetics (including integrative distribution, demographic, and coalescent modeling), and the possibility of mentoring PhD students and interns.
Qualifications
PhD by the time of the start of the appointment
Experience in the application of phylogenetic methods, population genetic analyses, and/or demographic modeling
Publication record showing proof of skillsets above (preprints are valid)
Experience or proven strong desire to study Neotropical Botany
Coding experience
Fieldwork experience is preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to work at a computer, stand and work outdoors for hours in a variety of weather conditions, and move items up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
Salary: $65,000.
Auto-ApplyProgramming Specialist (Temp)
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description
Title
Reports to
Temporary Seasonal Programming Specialist
Manager of Public Programming
Position Summary:
This Temporary Seasonal Programming Specialist plays a key role in managing onsite programs for visitors of all ages between the period of hiring through January 11, 2026. This position is responsible for executing and supervising dynamic programs that reflect the opportunities of a unique urban garden setting that specializes in art, science and the humanities. This position will work closely with the Public Programming Manager and Programming Operations Specialist to ensure successful program execution; and assist in the supervision of part-time Programming Assistants. This position will work with these colleagues to develop, coordinate, and implement public programs such as concerts, performances, films, lectures, demonstrations, and special evening events with a focus on visitor and artist engagement.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as an onsite supervisor for public program activations including executing event logistics; assisting with visitor and artist / vendor interactions; and serving as the liaison with onsite Garden management staff to ensure proper awareness and support are given to the program.
Coordinate event production for musical performances, demonstrations, lectures, films, festival weekends, and evening programs.
Responsible for issuing written and verbal vendor communications to coordinate onsite arrival and event execution; developing and managing materials necessary for event execution including developing staff plans and signage; and providing hospitality management to partners.
Supervise Program Assistants, NYBG volunteers, and interns executing required tasks during event production.
Conduct supporting research and evaluation surveys for existing and future programs.
Troubleshoot unforeseen obstacles as they arise and provide feedback to management to ensure continued improvement and the success of future events.
Conduct periodic inventory of program materials and supplies.
Ensure NYBG IDEA initiatives are met in all aspects of business.
Other projects and events as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least two years of experience in program / event execution or related experience.
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Familiarity with Asana and Microsoft Teams preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills; a polished, polite, articulate, energetic, and friendly team-player with an engaging, outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and problem-solve quickly and efficiently.
Excellent organizational skills, showing attention to detail and the ability to self-start and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Excellent writing and scheduling skills.
Driver's license required
Schedule includes weekends, some weekdays, and select holidays
Must have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand; walk; sit; use hands. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under low, moderate or loud work conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
This position requires availability on all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from period of hire through January 11, 2026. 24 hours per week, shift is dependent on programming schedule which will be provided upon hiring. Candidate must be available on December 19, 20, 21 26, 27, 28, 29 (Monday) and January 2 & 3.
Payrate: $28/hour.
Auto-ApplyContinuing Education Instructor
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
The New York Botanical Garden's Continuing Education Department seeks knowledgeable, enthusiastic instructors to teach in the largest, most diverse education program of any botanical garden in the world. We offer more than 700 classes, workshops, and lectures each year in our facilities, as well as online, in the following areas: Botany, Floral Design, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Seasonal, Therapeutic Horticulture, and Urban Naturalist.
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and/or modify existing curriculum in coordination with NYBG's Program Coordinators, Program Manager, and Director of Continuing Education
Teach 1-2 courses (in-person and online) per session or more, as available
Identify any necessary materials and work with NYBG administration to procure them, staying within budget and submitting receipts as needed
Design appropriate assessments and give feedback to evaluate student learning when appropriate
Maintain clear communication with NYBG administration & students
Use NYBG-approved software (online portal, Zoom, Canvas) to take attendance and enter grades
Requirements:
3-5 years of professional experience in the area of expertise is required
A strong understanding of the content area is required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
Teaching experience is preferred
Comfort with basic classroom technology is preferred
*Salary within the following range: $49-$65 hourly.*
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to ****************************** to submit your application.
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
Auto-ApplyNew York Botanical Garden Careers - Herbarium Lead Digitizer
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description Title Reports to Herbarium Lead Digitizer Assistant Director of the Herbarium for Botanical Information Management The Herbarium Lead Digitizer will participate in the digitization of herbarium specimens from South America in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) as part of a project funded by the Bezos Earth Fund titled Accelerating Species Discovery with Artificial Intelligence. The Herbarium Lead Digitizer is a two-year funded position and will report to the Assistant Director of the Herbarium for Botanical Information Management.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
* Lead the effort to barcode, image, and transcribe occurrence data for 250,000 NYBG herbarium specimens collected in South America.
* Assist in training and supporting interns and volunteers who barcode, image, and/or transcribe data for this project.
* Georeference specimens from South America.
* Participate in occasional Herbarium public outreach activities.
Qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree in biology, botany, or similar area of focus.
* Experience with herbarium specimen data capture and imaging procedures.
* Experience with specimen database software.
* Knowledge of plant taxonomy and nomenclature.
* Familiarity with herbarium procedures and collections management.
* Familiarity with South American geography.
* Understanding of written Spanish a plus.
* Ability to work independently as well as with others as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, use a computer; see and read printed and handwritten specimen labels; stand at a counter-height work space; be able to reach specimens in cabinets at ground level, or up to 11ft high (via ladder or rolling stairs); crouch, bend, and reach with hands and arms; carry and move up to 25 pounds; move a rolling herbarium cart. Work is indoors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: $46,000
Auto-ApplyNew York Botanical Garden Careers - Maintainer
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
Application deadline for this job is December 23rd, 2025 BASIC JOB FUNCTION The Maintainer, under supervision, will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, including refrigeration systems, cooling towers, steam and hot water boiler plants, air distribution, controls and building management systems, as well as perform related work.
Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct NYBG's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform related work in and around all Garden facilities including equipment diagnostics and repair; emergency response to equipment failure and safety compliance.
* Perform all types of general mechanical room maintenance, including, carpentry, plumbing. electrical, painting, masonry, and specifically HVAC in all Garden facilities.
* Performs related work as required by the NYBG within all on-site and off-site facilities including special projects, events and temporary places of assembly.
QUALIFICATIONS
* High School Graduate or GED, certificate from trade school in HVAC/R or 3-5 years in related position in the HVAC/Rindustry
* A Type II EPA Certification for reclamation of refrigerants
* A Valid driver's license required
* A NYFD Refrigeration License preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Ability to move over 30 pounds
WORK SCHEDULE
* Sunday - Thursday, 12AM - 8 AM
* Evening and afternoon shift work required
SALARY
* $62,097
BENEFITS:
* 15 Vacation Days
* 12 Paid Holidays
* 10 Sick Days
* Health Coverage
* 401K
* Pension Plan
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at ***********
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Auto-ApplyNew York Botanical Garden Careers - Coordinator of Administration - Horticulture, Exhibitions & Programming (Part-Time)
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description Title Reports to Coordinator of Administration - Horticulture, Exhibitions & Programming (Part-time) Arthur Ross Vice President for Horticulture & Living Collections This in-person, part-time (3 days a week) position supports effective scheduling, planning, administration, and communication projects for the New York Botanical Garden's Horticulture and Exhibition and Programming teams. The Coordinator will maintain key relationships with Garden staff and support Horticulture and Exhibitions & Programming teams in scheduling, time-keeping, procurement, budget management, and project implementation and tracking.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for supporting the Manager of Administration in ensuring the successful coordination and execution of day-to-day office operations, including ongoing budget reconciliation and servicing inquiries.
* Assists with data input and extraction from financial reporting software; processes bills, payments, check requests, contracts, and other documents.
* Maintains schedules for key staff members in Horticulture and Exhibitions & Programming.
* Maintains hard copy and virtual filing systems and record-keeping; drive departmental usage of Asana project management software.
* Coordinates departments' tours, media appearance, and events, including managing golf cart reservations. Coordinates in-person and virtual meetings, events, and convenings
* Monitors IT, supply, and other equipment purchasing and servicing requests.
* Other related duties as needed.
Qualifications:
* Two years of experience in an administrative role in a not-for-profit organization; cultural institution experience preferred.
* Exceptional time management and organizational skills; sharp attention to detail.
* Strong interpersonal and professional oral and written communication skills, including proofreading, and must have the ability to function as a team player in a collaborative environment
* Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Must be able to sit for long periods of time, must be able to move up to 25 lbs., and must be able to work outdoors as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Part-time 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 9am - 5pm, with 1-hour lunch.
Payrate: $25/hour
Auto-ApplyAssistant Manager, Security & Safety (Evening)
New York, NY job
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Security department is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to play an important role in the leadership of the department, reporting directly to the Watch Manager. This position is responsible for supervising multiple areas of the department's evening operations.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
* Supervise and assign daily schedules for Museum Attendant Guards. Monitor and supervise all Security staff assigned to floor and access posts. Respond to all emergencies. Assist senior management in the training and discipline of Museum Attendant Guards.
* Directly supervise all new employees during their three-week on-the-job training period, covering all aspects of Museum security operations.
* Ensure the security and safety of visitors and employees. Check fire safety equipment. Submit reports as required. Check the Museum for any safety concerns and report issues to senior management.
* Ensure all incidents are reported to senior management and recorded in a timely and professional manner.
* Identify and solve security issues. Evaluate performance indicators.
* Perform assigned emergency management and evacuation duties.
* Assume special duty assignments as directed by senior management or the Watch Manager. Review Emergency Evaluation procedures with Museum Attendant Guards.
* Maintain a work schedule determined by the operating needs of the assigned watch, including additional hours related to operational needs such as event coverage.
The expected salary range for the Assistant Manager is $64,500/annual - $66,500/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
New York Botanical Garden Careers - Parking Attendant
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
BASIC JOB FUNCTION Attends and patrols assigned parking area. Is responsible for assisting NYBG Security staff in directing the parking on Garden grounds of all guests, employees, and vendors. Maintains order in the area of assignment and assists in the detection of trespassers and disorderly people by reporting such activity to the Patrol Supervisor and Security Management on duty immediately.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Enforces the parking rules and regulations of the New York Botanical Garden.
* Direct parking in approved parking locations as directed by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Candidates must posses and maintain a valid New York State Driver's License.
* In possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and work in all types of weather.
WORK SCHEDULE
* Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
RATE
* $18 Per Hour
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at ***********
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Auto-ApplyNew York Botanical Garden Careers - Seasonal Worker Horticulturist
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
The Seasonal Worker Horticulturist, under direct supervision of gardeners, assistant foreman and foremen, will be working in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the maintenance of special exhibitions, glasshouse collections, and seasonal displays. The Temporary Horticulturist will assist with garden work and general maintenance as required, such as planting, grooming, weeding, mulching, watering and other related tasks. The Temporary Horticulturist will use garden tools and operate machinery necessary for the performance of these duties including pruners, rakes, blowers, shovels, etc.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assists with the planting, watering, fertilizing, and grooming of plants.
* Assists with the pruning of trees and shrubs, as necessary.
* Assist with moving plant material and garden supplies from one site to another to facilitate proper care of plants.
* Assists with spreading mulch and applying compost and other materials.
* Assists with weeding of planting beds and other landscape areas.
* Operate small machinery when necessary to perform specific tasks.
* Other related work, as required.
Qualifications:
* High School Graduate or GED.
* The ability to follow instructions and work as a team.
* Valid Driver's license required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors and underglass in all weather conditions in all seasons, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk, operate lifts and other machinery, climb ladders, use hand tools and power equipment, and lift andlor move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to perform tasks repetitively.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
* Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
* Must be able to occasionally work on weekends when scheduled.
* Must be available to work some overtime as needed throughout the year.
* Expected to last 6 months
Rate: $20 Per Hour
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at ***********.
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Auto-ApplyNew York Botanical Garden Careers - Group & Advance Sales Representative
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
Basic Job Functions: The Group & Advance Sales Representative is a temporary part-time position that supports the Group & Advance Sales business through customer service and administrative tasks. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: * Provide exemplary customer service to all clients while ensuring revenue is maximized.
* Answer Group Sales telephone lines and respond to email inquiries.
* Sell adult group tickets to Tour Operators, Garden Clubs, and other related organizations.
* Enter reservations into the ticketing system - send confirmation and invoice to client.
* Collect and process payments - follow up on unpaid invoices.
* Enforce all payment and cancellation policies - issue credits and refunds.
* Assist with scheduling and confirming tour guides based on the needs of the client/group.
* Meet and greet groups, review itinerary and Garden offerings.
* Scheduling of group dining and provide catering form to the Garden's caterer as required.
* Oversee group sales events, coordinating with various departments for set-up and execution.
* Help grow the business by assisting in outbound sales campaigns to past visitors and prospects.
* Additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
* Must be available to work weekend
* High School diploma required; some college preferred
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required; proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required, knowledge of ticketing systems/and or database systems a plus.
* Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Previous customer service experience desired
* A valid driver's license is preferred.
* Ability to move 30 lbs.
Rate: $20/hr
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at ***********.
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Auto-ApplyManager, Garden Patrons Program
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description
Title
Reports to
Manager, Garden Patrons Program
Director of the Garden Patrons Program
Position Summary:
The Manager, Garden Patrons Program supports the operation and continued growth of the Garden Patrons Program, a high-level membership group recognizing annual gifts of $1,500-$25,000, and the Young Garden Circle, an engagement program for young donors giving $500-$1,500 annually.
Additionally, in support of the Institutional Advancement department's broader donor engagement needs, the Manager will occasionally support outreach and stewardship for individual donors as assigned by department leadership or requested by the President's Office. This position reports to the Director of the Garden Patrons Program.
Partnership is vital to this position's success. As such, the Manager is expected to be a collaborative and strategic member of the Institutional Advancement department and the Individual Giving team. Internally, the Manager is a diligent, proactive, well-organized administrator. Externally, they are a warm, helpful representative of the Garden Patrons Program, an enterprising front-line fundraiser, and an enthusiastic advocate for NYBG's work and mission.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of current and recently lapsed Garden Patrons, proactively cultivating and upgrading them to increased levels of giving, with an emphasis on developing NYBG's pipelines of Major Gifts, Special Events, and Planned Giving prospects. Increase giving by 3% (average) year-over-year for the next five years to support the NYBG's strategic planning emphasis with a particular focus on upper-level Patrons and generational diversity.
• Administer the Garden Patrons' concierge line and email inbox; field a high volume of inquiries and accommodate frequent requests from Garden Patrons.
• Maintain current and accurate records in database, tracking documents, and files.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of Garden Patrons events and communications, including by drafting appeal letters and other correspondence.
• Assist in staffing other NYBG events, as required.
• Provide general administrative support for the Individual Giving team.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising and/or relevant customer service, ideally with a membership or patrons' program at a comparable cultural institution.
• Propriety, thoughtfulness, and discretion in communicating with donors and colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Excellent judgment.
• Experience and comfort with asking for monetary donations (or investments, etc.) by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Writing samples will be required during the interview process.
• Experience writing fundraising communications is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings/ weekends for events and donor visits, and more frequently during spring, required.
• Driver's license required.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge, SiriusWare, and/or Luminate software preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions, and occasionally work under moderate or loud work conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $65,000-$72,000.
Please include a cover letter.
Auto-ApplyAssistant Curator, Mycology or Cryptogamic Botany
New York Botanical Garden job in New York, NY
NYBG Job Description
Title
Assistant Curator, Mycology or Cryptogamic Botany
Reports to:
Director, Center for Biodiversity and Evolution
Position Summary:
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is seeking an outstanding Mycologist or Cryptogamic Botanist for a career-track appointment in the Center for Biodiversity and Evolution. We seek candidates who are innovative and collaborative, eager to advance nature-based solutions to contemporary challenges. The successful candidate will develop an innovative collections-based and laboratory research program focused on important issues in biodiversity science, supported by extramural funding from federal and private sources. They will also use diverse data (emphasizing but not limited to systematic and floristic data) in creative ways for conservation and nature-based solutions.
The new hire will join a growing interdisciplinary research and scholarship team at NYBG to build fundamental and applied knowledge that contributes to developing solutions-oriented approaches to biodiversity and conservation, climate change mitigation, climate and community resilience, and/or food security. This position will help NYBG meet its strategic goals to increase staff diversity and grow the impact of NYBG research locally, nationally, and internationally.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
● Build an integrative/collaborative/synergistic research program and develop new partnerships both within and outside of NYBG.
● Attract extramural funding and produce a robust body of publications.
● Develop a strong and innovative research program that leverages one or more of NYBG's collections, which include the Steere Herbarium, Mertz Library, biocultural collections, facilities and collections of the Pfizer Laboratory, digital assets, and extensive living collections.
● Engage in service to NYBG's Science programs, the institution, including Horticulture and Education, and the broader scientific community, as well as the general public.
● Enhance NYBG's role in education and communication by advising graduate students, mentoring interns and/or postdoctoral fellows, teaching graduate-level courses, and/or participating on the editorial team of one of our impactful journals.
● Advance NYBG's strategic objectives: Environmental Action, Bronx-Forward, Power of Place, Digital Impact, Management Excellence.
Qualifications:
● PhD in Botany, Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Mycology, or a related field.
● Preference for candidates with two or more years of postdoctoral experience.
● Strong publication record.
● Evidence of potential or current success in securing external funding to support research.
● A taxonomic focus on a large fungal or cryptogamic group will be an asset, as will the ability to identify species across a broad range of genera and families of fungi or plants.
● Strong quantitative skills in an area such as genomics, data science, modeling, GIS, phylogenetic analysis, or computer programming.
● Ability to contribute to a collegial environment and a dedication to professional service.
● Demonstrated ability to communicate science effectively to multiple constituencies.
● Preference for candidates with experience successfully teaching and mentoring students.
● Demonstrated experience in fostering an inclusive environment, working with people from diverse backgrounds, and incorporating diverse and innovative perspectives in research.
● Willingness and ability to develop collaborative research with NYBG's existing science staff.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position will require work in an office environment, with extended periods sitting or standing at a desk, using a computer, and attending meetings virtually and in person with other people.
Travel is required, both within the United States and internationally.
Fieldwork may be an important component of this position, requiring work in diverse and potentially remote outdoor environments, sometimes under challenging conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
35-hour work week; some extended hours based on deliverables may be required. Generally, work hours are Monday - Friday 9 to 5 with 1-hour lunch break, with evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed. NYBG's hybrid work policy applies to this position. The primary work location is at the New York Botanical Garden.
Salary: $87,550
Please submit the following materials (preferably as 1 single PDF)
A cover letter (up to two pages) that briefly summarizes the following:
● The candidate's research agenda, expertise, and goals, and how these would advance the research vision of NYBG Science in developing nature and biodiversity based solutions to 21st century problems.
● The candidate's interest or experience in conducting collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
● A summary of leadership potential through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
Curriculum vitae with links to significant publications.
A statement (up to two pages) describing the current and proposed research program, and how it connects to solutions for the biodiversity and climate crisis. This statement should also include how the applicant would leverage and build the collections at NYBG and ideas for how to interact synergistically with current NYBG Curators and/or how to leverage current and future collaborations with national and international agencies to grow the impacts of NYBG Science.
A statement (up to one page) of education and engagement that may include teaching philosophy, interests and accomplishments, and ideas for graduate student training, workshops for environmental professionals, public education and lectures, and/or or scientific exhibition content.
Up to three representative publications or accepted manuscripts.
Names and contact information for three references.
If you have specific questions about the application process, please contact the Chair of the Selection Committee c/o Dr. Fabian Michelangeli - ***************.
Application Deadline: To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by October 31, 2025, although the position will remain open until filled.
The anticipated starting date for position is July 1, 2026, or soon thereafter depending on immigration and travel restrictions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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