New York Botanical Garden

Seasonal Worker Horticulturist for the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

New York Botanical Garden  •  $20/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Title:

Seasonal Worker Horticulturist

Reports To:

Manager of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

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 Demand & 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.

Work Schedule

  • This is a temporary full time role, 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.


Rate

  • $20 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org

New York Botanical Garden

About New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the planet since 1891. We’re rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, here in the heart of the Bronx—its greenest borough. For more than 130 years, we’ve invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. We’re also stewards of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.

At NYBG, we’re plant people—dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers—committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. We believe in our ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding our environment and healthy eating. Our expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of our world—and find actionable, nature-based solutions to our planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises. And our eyes are always looking forward as we train the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. At NYBG, we know that it’s nature—or nowhere.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Bronx, NY
Year Founded
1891
Website
nybg.org
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