New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr
Public Programs Coordinator About This Opportunity The Garden seeks a dynamic professional who can support our public program offerings, which are centered on our mission to bring together people, plants and culture. The…
Skills: Event Planning, Administrative Support, Public Programming, Community Outreach, Facilitation
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Support the planning and execution of botanical and cultural public programs, including festivals, workshops, and walking tours. Handle administrative tasks such as event registration, vendor relations, and marketing communications.
Requires 2-3 years of experience in education, event planning, or hospitality with strong organizational and communication skills. A passion for botany and environmental sustainability is essential, and multilingual skills are preferred.
Public Programs Coordinator
About This Opportunity
The Garden seeks a dynamic professional who can support our public program offerings, which are centered on our mission to bring together people, plants and culture. The person in this role will support and report to QBG’s Assistant Director of Public Program in all activities related to planning and implementation of QBG’s public programs, as well as the education department. The ideal candidate has a strong connection to our mission, as well as experience and interest in providing administrative support in the creation and implementation of strong cultural programming.
This role will be responsible for the following, in addition to any other projects and tasks assigned by the Assistant Director of Public Programs.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Schedule:
This is a part-time regular position. The schedule for this position is approximately 20 hours per week, Thursday through Sunday, with flexibility to work Wednesday through Saturday some weeks, depending on events schedule.
Compensation: $25/hour
For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center.
If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources.
Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.
Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.
Where people, plants, and cultures meet.
Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is a 39-acre urban oasis in Flushing, New York where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.
Offices: 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355, US
Where people, plants, and cultures meet.
Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is a 39-acre urban oasis in Flushing, New York where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.
Offices: 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355, US
