Garden Assistant

• Preparing soil, planting, weeding and mulching
• Fertilizing and watering
• Pruning and grooming trees, shrubs and plants
• Mowing lawns
• Operating and caring for hand gardening tools and gas power equipment and vehicles. Sharpening and general upkeep of grounds tools
• Garden Assistants must be available to supervise teens as part of the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for 6 weeks in July and August
• Under the supervision of QBG horticulture staff, Garden Assistants will be expected to work with volunteers who may come to us as individuals or as part of a group

• Some experience and/or training in gardening work, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions; work includes kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching; ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willingness to use gas powered equipment
• Good interpersonal skills; second language a plus
• Experience working with youth and leading groups a plus

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 hr@queensbotanical.org.

Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required 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.