Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator
The Horticultural Society of New York (the Hort) seeks a creative and organized Garden and Public Space Workshop Facilitator to join our team. The Garden and Public Space Workshop Facilitator travels throughout New York City to bring plants to people of all ages and in various settings including public schools, supportive housing facilities, in the Greenhouse Education Center in Riverbank State Park, and on Open Streets and public plazas.
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%)
Outreach & Program Administration (20%)
Travel & Delivery (20%)
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Benefits
The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, termed Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include transit, Flexible Spending Account, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Additional Details
-Employment Classification: Full-Time, Regular
-Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
-Background Check: Facilitators may be screened by the DOE Office of Personnel Investigation and submit fingerprints
- Schedule & Shift: In-person Monday- Friday or Wednesday- Sunday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm or 10:00 am- 6:00 pm (Occasional weekends and evening shifts required, schedule will be determined by tasks and program times so flexibility on both ends is expected)
How to Apply
To be considered please email a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and content sample (i.e. lesson plan, video, or activity outline) to jobs@thehort.org with ‘Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator’ in the subject line. No phone calls.
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.
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.
Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator
The Horticultural Society of New York (the Hort) seeks a creative and organized Garden and Public Space Workshop Facilitator to join our team. The Garden and Public Space Workshop…
The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, termed Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include transit, Flexible Spending Account, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, termed Life Insurance Policy and Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include…
Bilingual (Spanish/ English) Preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/ English) Preferred
To be considered please email a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and content sample (i.e. lesson plan, video, or activity outline) to jobs@thehort.org with ‘Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator’ in the subject line. No phone calls
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.
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.
To be considered please email a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and content sample (i.e. lesson plan, video, or activity outline) to jobs@thehort.org with ‘Garden & Public Space…