Seasonal GAP Tier 4 Apprentice at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horticulture, Environmental Education, Mentoring, Community Building, Communication, Leadership, Inclusiveness, Professionalism

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Position Title: Seasonal GAP Tier 4 Apprentice Department: Children’s Education Reports to: Garden Apprentice Program Coordinators Training: Saturdays, March 7, 21, 28 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Program: March-November (spring training, summer programming, and a weekly commitment throughout the spring and fall) Compensation: $17 per hour Application Deadline: December 5, 2025 Position Description: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s Education programs are world renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to children and teens. The Garden Apprentice Program is a youth development program for teens in grades 9–12 who are interested in plants, science, and environmental education. Tier 4 apprentices build skills in horticulture while learning to be environmental educators. Primary Responsibilities: * Work alongside an adult instructor and a Tier 1 apprentice in the Children’s Garden, helping lead garden-based activities for children ages 4–13 in our afterschool and weekend programs. * Serve as a community builder and role model within the GAP cohort by modeling good behavior, punctuality, inclusiveness, and professionalism. * Communicate promptly with GAP coordinators and other supervisors regarding any issues (behavioral, interpersonal, work-related) you become aware of within the GAP community. * Take an active leadership role in mentoring and including/integrating other apprentices, particularly new apprentices, as well as teams of apprentices during horticulture time and all other GAP placements. Qualifications: * Must be a former member in good standing of the Garden Apprentice Program * Must have completed Tier 3 * Comfortable spending most of your time outdoors * Able to commit to the GAP 2026 calendar from March to November (exceptions made for apprentices leaving for college in the fall) Benefits: * BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including: * Up to 56 hours of sick leave * Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave * As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer * Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free * Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest * Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.  Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org [hr@bbg.org].  Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities

The apprentice will work alongside an adult instructor and a Tier 1 apprentice to lead garden-based activities for children. They will also serve as a role model and mentor within the GAP cohort.