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Position Title:   Temporary Gardener, Conservatory

Department:     Horticulture

Reports to:        Manager of Horticulture & Conservatory Foreperson

FLSA Status:     Full-time Temporary, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28 per hour

Position Description: 

The temporary gardener for Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Steinhardt Conservatory will perform gardening and related work under the guidance of the director of Horticulture and general supervision of the Conservatory foreperson.

Schedule: Monday–Friday; this is a temporary position and is expected to start July 20, 2026, and will extend through January 22,2027.


Responsibilities: 

• Perform all aspects of horticulture both on the grounds and in the Conservatory, including planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, mulching, and caring for trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and other flora. 
• Inspect collections to identify pest problems and treats such problems using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.
• Select, propagate, design, and purchase plants following appropriate horticulture procedures. 
• Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to equipment, report needs for repair and replacement.
• May be assigned to operate large power equipment such as a tractor, mower, rototiller, roller, sprayer, etc.
• Supervise assigned subordinate employees, including temporary workers and volunteers, instructing them in gardening techniques and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
• Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
• Keep records, including timely submission of plant inventory control reports and label requests; keep a logbook of plant collections and job-related activities; submit quarterly reports to director of Horticulture.
• As directed, perform various tasks for general grounds and Conservatory care and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events. 
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Qualifications: 

Benefits:

• BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
  
  
  • 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

To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. 

No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.