Seasonal Children's Garden Program Assistant
About The Position
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s Education programs are renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to children and teens. In the summer, the Children’s Garden (CG) hosts programming for children ages 4–13. Children have their own group plots and grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs, do nature activities, and make recipes with garden produce. During spring, two program assistants assist with programming on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Program assistants also participate in an intensive three-week paid orientation and lesson plan development program in June prior to summer programs. During the six-week summer period, program assistants each work alongside an instructor to assist in teaching a group of 11 children ages 4–6. The Children’s Garden is hiring two program assistants to begin during spring 2026. This position is only open to graduates of the Garden Apprentice Program. This position runs March 24–August 14, 2026. This position will be working in the Children’s Garden during spring on various days for training, Fridays and Saturdays for programs. During summer, applicants may be considered as program assistants for GAP or PGR summer programs.
Requirements
- College-level studies and/or a demonstrated interest in education, environmental and biological sciences, youth development, or urban agriculture
- Must be a former member in good standing of the Garden Apprentice Program
- Experience and comfort working with youth and staff from diverse backgrounds
- Comfort and willingness to cofacilitate gardening activities for children ages 4–13
Responsibilities
- Assist with the facilitation of CG summer program, including program prep, cofacilitating classes alongside CG Fellows and apprentices, and cleanup after programs.
- Complete basic horticultural tasks such as weeding, watering, harvesting, mulching, and more.
- Organize and maintain the cleanliness of the CG house and field.
- Model professional behavior to the children and apprentices in the Children’s Garden.
Benefits
- Up to 56 hours of sick leave
- Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
- As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
- Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
- Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
- Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
