Bronx Green-Up Apprentice

New York Botanical Garden • New York, NY

24d • $22

About The Position

The Bronx Green-Up Apprentice will assist in all aspects of the Bronx Green-Up (BGU) program. Responsibilities include: preparing for, documenting and assisting with educational and horticultural projects in community and school gardens and urban farms, as well as preparing and updating materials in the office. The BGU Apprentices will report to the Outreach and Education Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in community outreach and/or education.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and as a team player.
• Enthusiastic and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as indoors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in community gardening, urban horticulture or urban agriculture preferred.
• Experience with community engagement, particularly related to food justice and/or community health preferred.
• Familiarity with the Bronx preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for community workdays at community garden and urban farm sites.
• Work closely with BGU staff to develop and implement gardening workshops, events and projects.
• Assist with community garden and urban farm workshops and workdays.
• Organize and maintain materials, tools, garden inventory database, and photos.
• Assist with BGU events, projects, outreach and educational efforts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees