Director, Greenhouse & Education Center

The Horticultural Society Of New York•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) seeks a highly organized and hands-on Director, Greenhouse & Education Center to manage a team charged with stewarding the Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. Reporting to the Vice President of Community Engagement this individual will oversee the daily management, operations, partnerships, programming, and logistics. This position partners with the Senior Directors of TH and Horticulture ensures that the facility, gardens, greenhouse collections, equipment, and public-facing spaces are safe, functional, welcoming, and prepared to support educational and community programming. The Director serves as the primary coordinator for facilities operations and works closely with program staff, public agencies, vendors, and community partners to ensure the site operates efficiently and reflects The Hort's mission to improve human lives through horticulture. The Horticultural Society of New York brings plants into the places where daily life happens, especially in neighborhoods with the least access to green space. We turn “unplantable” urban spaces—sidewalks, medians, traffic triangles, and streets—into gardens and plantings that last. We engage communities through learning, wellness, and paid work, so the benefits of plants are more accessible to New Yorkers across our city.

Requirements

3+ years of experience running a public-facing site or program, or coordinating community stewardship, within an established institution.
Experience building and stewarding partnerships and audiences with community institutions, schools, or public agencies.
Strong organizational and budget management skills.
Commitment to The Hort's mission to improve human lives through horticulture.
Able to lift 50+ pounds and comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to squat, lift, stretch, bend, sit and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to perform physical labor outside in all weather conditions.
Comfort navigating the subway, bus, streets, and other modes of transportation throughout NYC

Nice To Haves

Horticultural expertise is not required.
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)

Responsibilities

Build and steward the local partnerships that bring participants to each program
Lead the relationships with the local school districts to support school engagement with the Greenhouse Education Center
Represent the center to NYS Parks, NYC Public Schools and local institutions.
Develop the audience for each program area and keep those relationships warm over time
Collaborate internally with the Senior Director of Therapeutic Horticulture and Workforce Training and the Senior Director of Horticulture
Oversee daily operations of the Greenhouse and Education Center.
Ensure the center and gardens are clean, stocked, attended, safe, and welcoming.
Ensure compliance with park, city, and organizational safety standards.
Oversee client services for Greenhouse visitors
Oversee inventory of all items within the Greenhouse including plants, tools, supplies, and equipment.
Build out greenhouse programming schedules in alignment with educational and community programming needs.
Supervise onsite staff and set direction for the on-site team.
Develop and implement schedules for staff, facilitators, and programs.
Coordinate guest facilitated programs including outreach, scheduling and program review
Coordinate logistics of high school internship program
Track the site operating budget and supply expenditures.
Support grant reporting related to site programming and operations.
Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory systems.
Coordinate site access, deliveries, permits, and operational schedules.
Track facility budgets, supply expenditures, and operational metrics.
Support grant reporting related to programming, facility and site operations
Manage community events, seasonal celebrations, workshops, exhibitions, and open houses.
Coordinate logistics with operations staff and external partners.
Support fundraising and donor engagement events held at the site.
Other tasks, as directed