Seasonal Interpretation Tour Assistant
About The Position
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) seasonal Interpretation tour assistant is responsible for supporting live interpretation efforts to welcome and serve visitors with a wide range of specific needs, accessibility accommodations, etc., and provide an engaging experience at the Garden. The assistant will provide hands-on support to staff and volunteer Garden Guides for tours and other interpretive programs including Discovery Garden and Access Initiatives. Schedule: Generally, the schedule is as follows, but this position requires flexibility to change to other hours/days as needed, including evenings. February–June & September–November: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, 12–3 p.m. July–August: Thursdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Plus additional days to be determined.
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 flexible
- 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 Americans with Disabilities Act
- Able to adjust work schedule hours and days if needed
Responsibilities
- Support volunteer Garden Guide tours with listening devices and assistance.
- Help maintain, store, and organize listening devices.
- Greet and welcome visitors and groups to tours and distribute listening devices.
- Install updated tour signs and information.
- Assist with Garden Guide volunteer continuing education workshops and trainings.
- Learn BBG tour information and be able to lead a 60-minute tour if needed.
- Prepare and organize program materials for Access and Discovery Garden programs.
- Support the Interpretation department including Discovery Garden, Access Initiative programs, 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 Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
