REPORTS TO:    GreenBridge Director

GreenBridge, the community environmental horticulture program of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, promotes the greening of the urban environment through education, conservation, and creative partnerships. GreenBridge is building a vibrant network of people, places and projects dedicated to making Brooklyn a greener, healthier place. As part of the Education Department at BBG, GreenBridge works in partnership with block associations, community gardens, social service agencies, and other groups. The GreenBridge Outreach Assistant works directly with the GreenBridge Program Manager and Community Field Manager to provide technical assistance and horticultural education to relevant groups throughout Brooklyn.

February through mid-August 2012, 3 days per week except two 5-day weeks in June.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update departmental database, including:
• Answer general phone and email inquiries from GreenBridge hotline and email address
• Assist with general office management tasks, including supply orders, mailings, publication distribution, etc.
• Maintain  and update departmental files on local greening groups and urban horticulture

PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist program manager with planning and executing annual Making Brooklyn Bloom symposium, including:
• Assist program manager with planning and execution of annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition, including:
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of the Brooklyn Urban Gardener program, including:
• Assist community field manager with GreenBridge Community Garden Alliance and Street Tree Stewardship initiative, including:
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings of partnering organizations and report back to GreenBridge team
• Assist in writing tip sheets for GreenBridge classes

Qualifications:

BA or BS degree in education, horticulture, environmental science or related field preferred; 1-2 years experience in urban horticulture preferred. Teaching experience with adult learners also strongly preferred. Keen interest and ease in working with the public; strong interpersonal skills. Self-starter; able to work alone and as part of a team. Excellent writing and teaching skills. Able to handle basic office organization, including file management, word processing, and database upkeep. Knowledge of Access preferred. Able to address the unique challenges of urban gardening. Valid NYS driver’s license (driving is required). Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Available to work evenings and weekends to teach classes and support GreenBridge/ BBG events.

Send Resume To:

Human Resources
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Fax: 718-622-7826

Email: personnel@bbg.org

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer