Climate Action Campaign is hiring: Seasonal Garden Assistant in New York

Climate Action Campaign is hiring a Seasonal Garden Assistant in New York. The role involves assisting horticulture staff with gardening tasks and supervising youth during the summer. Responsibilities include planting, weeding, and maintaining plants, as well as operating gardening tools. Candidates should have gardening experience, a high school diploma, and be comfortable working outdoors. This part-time seasonal position runs from March to November, with up to 28 hours per week.
Please review the How to Apply section for application instructions.Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.The Horticulture Department seeks individuals with an interest in public horticulture to assist with gardening work during the 2025 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.Responsibilities include:Preparing soil, planting, weeding and mulchingFertilizing and wateringPruning and grooming trees, shrubs and plantsMowing lawnsOperating and caring for hand and power gardening tools and equipmentSharpening and general upkeep of grounds toolsSupervising teens as part of the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in July and AugustWorking with volunteers who may come to us as individuals or as part of a group under the supervision of QBG horticulture staffQualifications:One year of experience and/or training in gardening work, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawnsA high school diploma or GEDA Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New YorkComfortable working outdoors in various weather conditionsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds safelyAbility to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding including kneeling, bending, stooping, and reachingWillingness to learn about use of tools and equipmentGood interpersonal skillsBilingual language skills, English and a second language, a plusExperience working with youth and leading groups a plusSchedule:This is a part-time seasonal position. Positions are available for up to 28 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, March 25 through November 21 and may include some weekend work.
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