Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener Job at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York, NY

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  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Position Title: Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener

Department: Horticulture

Reports to: Forepersons & Manager of Horticulture

FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-exempt

Compensation: $20 per hour

Term: April 2- December 2026

Number of Positions: Multiple


Position Description:


Under supervision, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's seasonal temporary assistant gardeners 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 hr@bbg.org.


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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work,

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