Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener presso Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Position Title:             Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener 

Department:               Horticulture

Reports to:                 Forepersons & Manager of Horticulture

FLSA Status:               Seasonal, Non-exempt

Compensation:          $19 per hour

Position Description: 

Under supervision, the assistant gardener assists in and performs basic landscaping, gardening, and related work. 

Primary Responsibilities (work will include some or all of the following):

• Assist in and perform tasks such as mulching, raking, plant bed preparation, weeding, watering, planting, and pruning.
• Assist in care of turf including mowing, soil prep, sowing, aerating, mulching, application of amendments, and irrigation. 
• Assist in irrigation of indoor plant collections and other conservatory tasks.
• Assist in and perform tasks involved in operation and care of hand- and power-gardening tools and equipment.
• Operate motorized equipment incidental to the performance of duties.
• As directed, perform any other task related to horticulture needs, cleaning of grounds and equipment.

Qualifications: 

• Some experience and/or education in gardening work during spring, summer, and/or fall, including work with power tools, in addition to experience in caring for trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawns and/or some experience and/or education related to indoor plant care

Work Environment Issues: 

• Ability to work outside in all types of weather 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

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 [email protected]. 

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.