Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator- Community Engagement
The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) seeks a creative and organized Garden and Public Space Workshop Facilitator to deliver dynamic, hands-on programming across New York City. Reporting to the Education Center Manager, this role brings horticulture-based learning to life through workshops and activities in public schools, supportive housing facilities, urban farms, and public spaces such as plazas and Open Streets. The Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator connects people of all ages to horticulture, blending education, environmental connection and care, and community engagement to advance The Hort’s mission.
The mission of The Horticultural Society of New York is to improve human lives through horticulture. Our social service and public programs create green spaces in all neighborhoods as a vital part of social infrastructure, train people for jobs that grow and sustain green communities, and develop fresh approaches to improve New Yorkers’ health, well-being, and environment through horticulture.
Responsibilities
Workshop Facilitation & Gardening (60%)
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Support and maintain gardens and open spaces including green walls, raised beds, edibles, perennials, ornamental and roof-top gardens.
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Increase soil fertility, prune, water, weed, and manage pests at garden sites.
Outreach & Program Administration (20%)
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Price, procure, deliver, track, and maintain receipts for program supplies.
Travel & Delivery (20%)
Required Qualifications
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Hands-on knowledge of plants, urban gardening, growing food, climate concerns, and social-emotional learning.
Preferred Qualifications
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Formal or informal experience and training in education, environmental science, botany, biology or related field
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
Physical Requirements
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Ability to squat, lift, stretch, bend, sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Benefits
The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, term life insurance policy, and Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include transit, Flexible Spending Account, medical, dental, and vision insurance. A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after one year of service.
Additional Details
Employment Classification: Full-Time, Regular
Salary Range: $45,000 - $52,000 annual salary
Reports to: Education Center Manager
Background Check: Facilitators may be screened by the DOE Office of Personnel Investigation and submit fingerprints
Work Locations: Midtown Office, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Greenhouse and Education Center and other school and public space sites throughout NYC
Schedule & Shift: Wednesday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Additional flexibility is required based on program needs.
How to Apply
To be considered, submit your application and required materials. Only complete applications will be reviewed. No phone calls.
Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we can only contact candidates whose skills and background best fit the open positions' needs. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Horticultural Society of New York.
The Hort is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available for these individuals during the hiring process.
Please email jobs@thehort.org should you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.
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