Family Garden Assistant

  • Part Time
  • Bronx, NY
  • Applications have closed

New York Botanical Garden

Full Job Description
The Family Garden Assistant assists with coordination of propagation schedules and maintenance of plantings in the Edible Academy.

Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organizational culture throughout the institution.

The New York Botanical Garden is committed to an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, and further recognizes that diversity in our workforce fosters excellence in our mission of advocating for the plants of the world. Leveraging the strong foundation of existing policies and practices, NYBG will advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility through a number of institutional initiatives presented through this plan. Our aspiration is to continue to cultivate a workforce and institution that is as diverse as the communities we serve and the audiences we engage.

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Specific Duties & Responsibilities*

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Assist Garden Coordinators with coordination and implementation of propagation schedules, garden maintenance, and garden stewardship activities.

Assist Garden Coordinators as a point of contact with service learning partners and volunteer contributors.
Assist Garden Coordinators with documentation and record keeping associated with garden projects.
Maintain organized workspaces and assist with maintenance and stewardship of garden tools and supplies.
Hourly Rate: $22.00 – $25.00

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Qualifications*

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Applicant must have a demonstrated knowledge of outdoor horticultural practices.

Applicant must be articulate, dependable, and comfortable working with a variety of staff and volunteers.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Please be advised, as a term and condition of accepting a job offer the candidate for employment must submit proof of full vaccination._ Candidates for employment unable to submit proof of full vaccination at the time of the offer will not be considered for employment._
This policy is subject to the reasonable accommodation provisions of Title VII and the American for Disabilities Act (ADA) and other EEO consideration._ If you believe that because of a _disability or a sincerely held religious belief that you may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption to this policy please contact HR@nybg.org.
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.
If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment* to submit your application.*
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour