Seasonal Interpretation Coordinator

Brooklyn Botanic Garden • New York, NY

7d • $26

About The Position

The Seasonal interpretation assistant is responsible for managing and supporting live interpretation efforts to welcome visitors with a wide range of needs and provide an engaging experience at the Garden. The assistant provides hands-on support to staff, hired tour leaders, and volunteer Garden Guides with tours and other interpretive programs. The flexible work schedule includes: four 6-hour days, including Saturday, plus extended hours at peak tour times.

Requirements

• Experience working for a cultural organization
• Able to work independently and on a team, exercising punctuality, reliability, and flexibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with public speaking to all audiences
• Comfortable working outdoors and in glasshouse conditions
• Able to traverse the Garden for an hour or more in various weather conditions
• Friendly, outgoing, and proactive with the public and volunteers
• Love of plants and gardens and the natural world
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications
• Willing to learn BBG’s volunteer computer database program, Volgistics
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Able to work weekends and some evenings

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Garden Guide and tour support volunteer tour schedules.
• Support Garden Guides and tour leaders with listening devices and tour assistance.
• Assist with Garden Guide volunteer continuing education workshops and trainings.
• Organize and coordinate tour and training materials; interpretive materials.
• Lead 60-minute tours of BBG as needed.
• Input and track tour statistics.
• Coordinate the administration of tour surveys and evaluations.
• Install and update tour signs and other interpretive information.
• Support the Interpretation department and weekend Garden staff as needed.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

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 Loam Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
• Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in the New York City for free.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees