The Compost Associate will play a key role in the Compost Team at Queens Botanical Garden, supporting the delivery and hauling of materials, providing technical assistance at community gardens, engaging in community outreach, and helping to process SSOW (source-separated organic waste). The position requires flexibility, a proactive approach to vehicle maintenance, and a friendly, outgoing personality to promote our composting efforts.

Historic Richmond Town is a beautiful 100 acre park-like living history village and historical museum. We need a new team member to help us keep the property safe and clean for our community and team. We are seeking someone to join the Facilities Crew as the Security & Operations Coordinator.

The Institutional Giving Specialist is a part-time, frontline fundraising position responsible for operating support from corporate and foundation sources, with government agencies as assigned. The Specialist will produce proposals, budgets, reports, and financials for institutional funders, including general operating support and program support in the visual and performing arts, horticulture, composting, urban farming, education, and workforce development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of growing an institutional giving program, securing major grants, and engaging corporate sponsors.

This position will report to the Executive Vice President (EVP), who oversees fundraising, board development, and government relations. This position will interface with the President & CEO, Senior Directors of the Regional Brand Experience, Community Impact, and Campus Administration teams, and program staff. The Specialist will be expected to bring strategy and robust implementation to Snug Harbor’s institutional giving, resulting in substantial revenue growth. While the role is available for remote work, some time onsite at Snug Harbor will be required.

Do you like interacting with the public? Do you feel energized by learning and sharing history? Have you ever thought you were born into the wrong time period? A position as a Historical Interpreter at Historic Richmond Town may be the job for you. Historic Richmond Town seeks Historical Interpreters to facilitate hands-on, discovery-based learning across educational and interpretive programming.

Under supervision of Horticulture staff, the Lawn and Grounds Assistant assists in the general grooming and care of garden grounds.

The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director of HR and Engagement, providing support for the delivery of group volunteering events for corporate, public and community groups. This will include assisting with hands-on facilitation of volunteer activities in the Garden as well as with pre- and post-activity administration. They will also support the planning and execution of the Summer Youth Employment Program. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of creating impactful experiences for hundreds of volunteers and interns at QBG and building community support for a non-profit organization.

Historic Richmond Town seeks a visitor services associate to be a front-line ambassador who will create a welcoming, informed, and inclusive environment for guests. This key role requires someone who will work to create an exemplary guest experience by both achieving sales and promoting the organization’s mission. This position is responsible for conducting the weekend opening and closing procedures, selling admissions tickets and processing Village Store sales.

Historic Richmond Town seeks Historical Interpreters to facilitate hands-on, discovery-based learning across educational and interpretive programming. Historical Interpreters are responsible for connecting visitors to the histories of Staten Island. Teaching programs that are interdisciplinary, bringing together history, art, science and technology, Historical Interpreters provide meaningful interpretation and impactful educational experiences to our community. Historical Interpreters have the unique privilege to expand narratives to include stories of underrepresented histories.

QBG’s Youth Programs bring together youngsters ages 2 to 18 from around New York City to enjoy seasonal, hands-on learning and gardening experiences year-round. Our young gardeners explore concepts of ecological balance, sustainability, and conservation as they learn how to prepare soil, select seeds and plants, and care for and later harvest their own vegetables, flowers, and herbs that they turn into nutritious and delicious snacks in the classroom. We explore these concepts at age-appropriate levels throughout each season. We strive to create an immersive experience in all programs- a blend of structured and freeform exploration designed to provide children with the support they need to express their natural curiosity. The Garden seeks seasonal Instructors who are passionate about environmental education to fulfill our teaching and programmatic needs.

The Education Department at Queens Botanical Garden offers public events, school workshops, kids programs and teacher training programs throughout the year following QBG’s mission of cultural connection to plants and ecological sustainability. The Garden seeks seasonal Instructors who are passionate about environmental education to fulfill our teaching and programmatic needs.

Instructors may conduct such activities as workshops, group tours, special event activity tables, and lessons on Garden grounds or at local schools, community facilities, neighborhood festivals, etc. These programs cater to groups of all ages, especially children and families.

QBG Farm is a place where New Yorkers can participate and learn about urban farming through tours, workshops, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Fruit and vegetables are grown with a focus on soil health and care, without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Crops harvested are distributed at our weekly farm stand and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program, as well as shared with interns, volunteers, and donated to local food relief programs.

Queens Botanical Garden seeks a seasonal farmer for the QBG Farm. The Seasonal Farmer will support the Farm Manager in running and maintaining a one-acre farm of mixed vegetable, fruit, and flower production and educational site. This position includes working with interns, volunteers, and visiting public groups. We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working individual with prior farming experience.

The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking an Archives Fellow, to join the growing Collections & Exhibitions Management team responsible for the Museum’s permanent and special collections, exhibitions, and archives. Reporting to the Studio Museum's Archivist and working in close collaboration with the curatorial and collections management stakeholders, the Archives Fellow will support the ongoing processing of the Studio Museum's institutional records and assist in the creation of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aids. The Archives Fellow will work in consultation with the Museum Archivist to define and follow processing standards and create standardized descriptions, to ensure consistency and quality for the overall project.

QBG’s Youth Programs bring together youngsters ages 2 to 18 from around New York City to enjoy seasonal, hands-on learning and gardening experiences year-round. Our young gardeners explore concepts of ecological balance, sustainability, and conservation as they learn how to prepare soil, select seeds and plants, and care for and later harvest their own vegetables, flowers, and herbs that they turn into nutritious and delicious snacks in the classroom. We explore these concepts at age-appropriate levels throughout each season. We strive to create an immersive experience in all programs- a blend of structured and freeform exploration designed to provide children with the support they need to express their natural curiosity.

Queens Botanical Garden seeks individuals to assist in the general grooming and care of garden grounds under supervision of Horticulture staff.

Queens Botanical Garden seeks individuals with an interest in public horticulture to assist with gardening work during the 2024 growing season. Duties and responsibilities include assisting horticulture staff in the planting, cultivating, and care of trees, shrubs, flowers and other flora as well as leading a group of 5-6 student youth in these same tasks for 6 weeks in July and August.

QBG’s Youth Programs bring together youngsters ages 2 to 18 from around New York City to enjoy seasonal, hands-on learning and gardening experiences year-round. Our young gardeners explore concepts of ecological balance, sustainability, and conservation as they learn how to prepare soil, select seeds and plants, and care for and later harvest their own vegetables, flowers, and herbs that they turn into nutritious and delicious snacks in the classroom. We explore these concepts at age-appropriate levels throughout each season. We strive to create an immersive experience in all programs- a blend of structured and freeform exploration designed to provide children with the support they need to express their natural curiosity.

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The Youth Programs Coordinator will support the Youth Programs Manager in all aspects of the Children’s Garden (age 4-10) & Junior Naturalist (age 10-13) programs throughout the spring & summer. This includes general day-to-day oversight of programs, instructors, and children, plus garden care. Programs take place in the Children’s Garden and World Farm, which include 35+ raised beds, and some in-ground planting areas.

The Education Department at Queens Botanical Garden offers public events, school workshops, kids programs and teacher training programs throughout the year following QBG’s mission of cultural connection to plants and ecological sustainability. The Garden seeks seasonal Instructors who are passionate about environmental education to fulfill our teaching and programmatic needs. Multiple positions available for Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.

Instructors may conduct such activities as workshops, group tours, special event activity tables, and lessons on Garden grounds or at local schools, community facilities, neighborhood festivals, etc. These programs cater to groups of all ages, especially children and families, and occur on weekdays and weekends.

The Education Department at Queens Botanical Garden offers public events, school workshops, kids programs and teacher training programs throughout the year following QBG’s mission of cultural connection to plants and ecological sustainability. The Garden seeks seasonal Instructors who are passionate about environmental education to fulfill our teaching and programmatic needs. Multiple positions available for Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.

Instructors may conduct such activities as workshops, group tours, special event activity tables, and lessons on Garden grounds or at local schools, community facilities, neighborhood festivals, etc. These programs cater to groups of all ages, especially children and families, and occur on weekdays and weekends.

Teaching artists promote the interpretation of visual art and material culture using a variety of strategies in Queens Museum galleries, public school classrooms and community centers across Queens. In addition, teaching artists develop and lead hands-on projects that promote learning in and through the arts.

Teaching artists promote the interpretation of visual art and material culture
using a variety of strategies in Queens Museum galleries, public school classrooms and community centers across Queens. In addition, teaching artists develop and lead hands-on projects that promote learning in and through the arts.