The Youth Programs Coordinator is actively engaged with assisting in the planning, administration, and implementation of all aspects of the Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) and Forest Project programs. The Youth Programs Coordinator will also lead activities and teach in the programs and contribute to ecological restoration projects at Wave Hill and in surrounding natural areas.

The Assistant Director (AD) of Public Programs is responsible for the strong organizational and communication skills to manage all aspects of public programming. The specific charge of the position is the creation, coordination, and implementation of visitor-friendly and engaging mission-driven public programs. The AD will ensure that programs reflect the mission and public programming vision of QBG, attract diverse audiences of all ages, and are guided by its long-range plan to increase and drive visitation to the Garden. The AD must be a strategic thinker, build external partnerships easily, and be an effective communicator across all departments.

The Public Programs Assistant provides essential administrative and hands-on program support for the department, and plays a key role in successful outcomes for the whole team. This position reports to the Director of Public Programs who will set priorities but also takes direction on specific projects from the Public Programs Manager and Senior Horticultural Interpreter. This position includes both indoor and outdoor work and occasional weekends or evenings.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative and dynamic office environment with tasks that change with the seasons.