Part Time Job Opportunities

The New York Botanical Garden is looking to hire for a couple of Part-Time positions! Check out the details below for the positions available.

1. Weekend Assistant

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Weekend Assistant assists Public Education staff in executing weekend programming for visitors. Duties include making advance preparations for artistic performances and horticulture demonstrations, distributing event materials, soliciting public participation, assisting with running the events and handling after-event tasks. The Weekend Assistant will work with other staff and volunteers to guarantee high quality public offerings. He/she will be required to work outdoors during many seasonal programs. He/she will be required to work weekends, some weekdays and holidays.

- Assists with running events such as lectures, concerts, curator-led tours and festivals.

- Organizes printed materials and sets up informational tables.

- Helps collect and enter data about visitors and their experiences.

- Helps with database maintenance.

- Solicits program participants.

Some lifting, such as boxes, stanchions and signs, required. Walking to various areas in the Garden required.
Required to drive a golf cart.

Requirements:

Driver’s license is required.
Two years of college preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience working with the public.
Some experience assisting with events.
 Gardening knowledge is a plus.
Familiarity with audio-visual equipment and Microsoft Office is desired.

To Apply:

Please indicate Weekend Assistant, E-0093 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. Gate Attendant

Summary of Responsibilities:

- This is a part-time seasonal position.

The Gate Attendant controls entry into the Garden at walk-in gates during the week and weekends. He/she will also control parking and the security of vehicles at the Twin Lakes parking lot. The Gate Attendant must be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.
 A valid New York State driver’s license required.
Six months experience in related work or equivalent.
Must be available to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

To Apply:

Please indicate Gate Attendant, S-1282 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.