Part Time Job Openings

The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of NYC’s premier cultural institutions, seeks is hiring an Education Greeter, and a Sales Associate.

1. Education Greeter

Responsibilities: The Education Greeter provides orientation and assistance to school groups at the School Group Entrance. Additionally, provides customer service, administrative support, and takes phone registrations. This is a part time position.

Key duties include:

- Greet and check in school groups.

- Provide orientation and assistance to school groups at the School Group Entrance.

- Provide customer service.

- Assist in phone and computerized registrations.

- Become conversant in activities and interests related to Visitors’ needs.

Requirements:

- Good customer service skills.

- Willingness and ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and to be outdoors.

- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

- Able to lift program materials and signs up to 15 lbs.

- Fluency in English required; fluency in other languages a plus.

- Driver’s license required.

- Basic knowledge of computers.

- Knowledge of The New York Botanical Garden preferred.

- Must be available Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

To Apply:

Please indicate Education Greeter, E-0081 on cover letter and e-mail along with a resume to HR@NYBG.ORG or visit our website at WWW.NYBG.ORG and click on About and Employment.

2. Part-Time Sales Associate

Responsibilities:

- Accurately ring up sales in the register.

- Assist customers and answer questions about shop merchandise and general Garden information.

- Stock displays in a neat and organized fashion.

- Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain the booth’s appearance.

- Bring merchandise to the booth from the shop daily to keep it well-stocked.

Requirements:

- Previous retail experience preferred.

- Friendly and pleasant demeanor.

- Detail oriented.

- Willingness to work hard and be part of the team.

- Flexibility regarding duties, hours, and holidays.

- Must be available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Rate of pay: 10/hr.

To Apply:

Please indicate Part-Time Sales Associate, MBD-0196 on cover letter and e-mail along with a resume to HR@NYBG.ORG or visit our website at WWW.NYBG.ORG and click on About and Employment.

The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.