EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

COME GROW WITH US!

While the collections are the glories of Queens Botanical Garden, its core strength lies in its human resources. QBG counts its staff among its greatest assets.

QBG welcomes individuals interested in pursuing professional opportunities in all aspects, and at all levels, of botanical garden operations, from visitor services and education, to horticulture, security, and administration. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with colleagues, appreciate working with the public, and are eager to learn and grow, we invite you to join QBG’s team.

This page is updated regularly as openings on staff become available, so be sure to check back often. Join our Talent Community to be considered for current and future openings. Former employees with an existing applicant account must contact hr@queensbotanical.org to apply.

MISSION

Updated by Board of Trustees on December 15, 2009

Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.

Public Programs Coordinator (Part-Time/Seasonal)

About this Opportunity

The Garden seeks a dynamic professional who can support our public program offerings, which are centered on our mission to bring together people, plants and culture. The person in this role will support QBG’s Public Program Manager in all activities related to planning and implementation of QBG’s public programs, as well as the education department as a whole.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning and execution of small and large events such as festivals, workshops, performances, and other cultural events.
• Design, coordinate and facilitate botanical and environmentally themed activities such as workshops, for the public onsite and off-site.
• Support with post event tasks such as data tracking.
• Draft event description on online platform such as Eventbrite.
• Help manage online registration, vendor applications, and invoicing.
• Help manage communication with partners, vendors, artists, and visitors.
• Work with other QBG staff to curate and lead walking tours and talks highlighting the garden’s collection and work.
• Work with and supervise interns and volunteers for planning and delivering programming such as single day activities, events, workshops and discovery program.
• Conduct community outreach.
• Support teaching, administrative and logistical duties of education department, as needed.
• Create signage and materials for events and programming.
• Supply organization and inventory.

Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years of experience in education, event planning, public realm programming, hospitality/tourism or related fields.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); design skills a plus.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, writing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors, stand for long periods of time and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Team-player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong passion and interest in botany and environmental sustainability.
• Interest and experience in creating safe, welcoming spaces for people of all backgrounds.
• Experience working in outdoor education, particularly in environmental, botanical or gardening a plus.
• Language skills in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or other a plus.

Schedule:

This is part-time seasonal position from June through October. Position is available from 20-28 hours per week, Thursday through Sunday, with flexibility to work Wednesday through Saturday some weeks.

Salary: $25 / hour