Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from New York Botanical Garden
Job overview
The Educator, Dig Plant Grow role at New York Botanical Garden involves facilitating garden-based educational activities for children and families at the Edible Academy, promoting hands-on learning about gardening.
Responsibilities and impact
The educator will lead drop-in gardening activities including planting, soil investigation, and watering, maintain organized work areas, assist with horticultural projects, and engage families in enrichment activities to support the garden's educational mission.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly pay rate between $21.25 and $24.25 with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned in the description.
Experience and skills
Applicants need at least two years of related gardening and teaching experience, an outgoing and enthusiastic attitude, ability to work outdoors for extended periods, and capability to lift heavy materials.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is outdoors in various weather conditions, requiring physical activity such as walking, standing, and sitting for long periods, reflecting a hands-on, active educational culture.
Company information
New York Botanical Garden is a renowned institution focused on plant science, education, and conservation, hosting the Edible Academy as part of its educational outreach.
Job location and travel
The job is located at the Edible Academy within the New York Botanical Garden, with a baseline schedule on Sundays and Fridays from 12:30 pm to 6 pm.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to notify Human Resources for accommodations during the application process by contacting HR@nybg.org; no further application steps are detailed.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its direct interaction with families in an outdoor educational setting, emphasizing hands-on gardening activities and environmental engagement.
Company overview
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a renowned botanical garden located in the Bronx, New York City, dedicated to plant research, conservation, and education. Established in 1891, NYBG spans 250 acres and features over one million living plants in extensive collections. The institution generates revenue through admissions, memberships, educational programs, special events, and grants. NYBG is also notable for its scientific research, housing one of the world's largest plant research and conservation programs, and its historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your gardening experience and your ability to engage and teach children and families in an outdoor educational setting, emphasizing your enthusiasm and outgoing personality.
Focus on showcasing your hands-on skills with garden tools, your experience facilitating interactive activities, and your ability to maintain organized workspaces, as these are key responsibilities for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the New York Botanical Garden's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current educators or staff in the Edible Academy division on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting a recent program or event they hosted or by expressing genuine interest in the garden-based educational initiatives they lead.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'garden-based education,' 'facilitate activities,' 'horticultural projects,' and 'family engagement' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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