Greenhouse Program Manager
The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) seeks a creative and strategic Greenhouse Program Manager to lead educational programming, community engagement, and public events at the Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. Reporting to the Director of the Greenhouse and Education Center and with the support of GPSWFs, the Greenhouse Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation of a diverse portfolio of horticulture-based educational experiences serving children, families, educators, older adults, workforce development participants, and community members. This individual will position the Greenhouse and Education Center as a vibrant destination for learning, wellness, environmental stewardship, and community connection.
The Horticultural Society of New York brings plants into the places where daily life happens, especially in neighborhoods with the least access to green space. We turn “unplantable” urban spaces—sidewalks, medians, traffic triangles, and streets—into gardens and plantings that last. We engage communities through learning, wellness, and paid work, so the benefits of plants are more accessible to New Yorkers across our city.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Curriculum Implementation
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Administer directly and support others in delivering The Hort’s seasonal and year-round curricula rooted in horticulture, environmental education, food growing, and community stewardship.
Daily operations and scheduling
Program Management & Staff Supervision
Events & Public Programming
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Lead plant-focused community events, seasonal celebrations, workshops, exhibitions, and open houses.
Evaluation, Grants & Administration
Qualifications
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Experience managing program delivery and front-line staff, ideally at a community, education, or public-facing site.
Preferred Qualifications
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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:
How to Apply
Please include a brief cover letter detailing your interests along with the completed application and resume. To be considered, click here to 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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