Seasonal Junior Botanist & Plant Investigator Program Assistant
About The Position
This position is only open to graduates of the Garden Apprentice Program. This seasonal position begins with three weeks of immersive training followed by six weeks of dynamic, hands-on programming at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG). Program assistants support in designing and leading interactive lessons and activities that inspire students to explore the world of plants through science, art, and direct engagement with the Garden’s collections and landscapes. Our participants are Junior Botanists (new students entering grades 5–7) and Plant Investigators (returning students entering grades 6–8). Both groups are composed of scholarship students from Title I Brooklyn schools that partner with BBG through our Project Green Reach outreach program. Both groups work together in the Children’s Garden in the morning and the program assistant works with a coordinator to lead the Plant Investigator group each afternoon.
Requirements
- College-level studies and a demonstrated interest in education, urban agriculture, botany, or environmental and biological sciences
- Must be a former member in good standing of the Garden Apprentice Program
- Must love teaching children ages 9–13
- Experience and comfort working with students, peers, and supervisors from diverse backgrounds
- Willingness to work outside in all weather
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and work within an inquiry-based, team-teaching model for gardening activities.
- Support Plant Investigator instructor in preparing and delivering lessons that are multidisciplinary and exploratory, with a focus on botanical/environmental science.
- Plan and lead weekly cooking session.
- Help maintain garden plots.
- Work as part of staff team to co-lead a three-day overnight camping trip.
- Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Benefits
- NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid 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
