Instructor- Sustainable Agriculture Education
About The Position
Queens Botanical Garden seeks a Part-Time Seasonal Sustainable Agriculture Instructor to assist with youth education programs, sustainable agriculture initiatives, and maintenance of the Garden's educational growing spaces. Working closely with the Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator and Farm Manager, this position provides hands-on support for high school internships, farm-based education, farm stand operations, and seasonal gardening activities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has experience in gardening or urban agriculture, and is passionate about environmental education and food justice.
Requirements
- Some college experience required
- Professional experience working with or teaching young people, preferably high school ages.
- Relevant training or experience in gardening/farming, botany, ecology, environmental justice, food justice, and/or related fields
- Interest in sustainable agriculture, food justice, environmental stewardship, and community engagement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, organized, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely
- Ability to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding.
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant experience in environmental education, agriculture, horticulture, education, or related field preferred
- Experience with gardening, farming, horticulture, or environmental education preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish or Mandarin, a plus
Responsibilities
- Teach QBG environmental, art, sustainability and gardening programming related to sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, food systems, and leadership development to the standards set by QBG
- Work with the Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator and other QBG staff to implement interactive and engaging gardening, urban farming and environmental and sustainability workshops and activities for the Growing Justice internship program
- Serve as a positive mentor and role model for youth participants while creating a safe and welcoming space for participants
- Prepare and maintain all materials for scheduled programs
- Set up and break down programming spaces
- Travel from QBG to other locations to implement program, and transport materials as needed
- Support youth participants during farm work, harvesting, planting, composting, and other seasonal agricultural tasks at the Farm
- Help with the weekly farm stand, including harvesting produce, setting up displays, and engaging visitors
- Perform routine gardening tasks including planting, watering, weeding, mulching, composting, pruning, harvesting, and general site upkeep alongside Growing Justice interns.
- Safely operate hand tools and basic gardening equipment
- Support additional needs and tasks of the Education Department as needed
Benefits
- Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
