Instructor- Group Programs at Queens Botanical Garden Society – FLUSHING, New York

Instructor– Group Programs

About This Opportunity

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.

Based on seasonal needs, programs include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Group programs:   Facilitate on-site group visits (workshops & tours) at QBG on weekday mornings  Community outreach off-site to table at events  CASA (Cultural After School Adventures): after-school, off-site at schools throughout Queens 

Public Programs: various single-day events throughout the year, may include weekends and evenings 

Responsibilities

Teach QBG environmental, art, sustainability and gardening programming to the standards set by QBG either at the Garden or out in the community Work with Education Manager and other QBG staff to implement interactive and engaging gardening and environmental and sustainability workshops and activities Create a safe and welcoming space for participants Prepare and maintain all materials for scheduled programs Set up and break down programming spaces Travel from QBG to other locations to implement program, and transport materials as needed Support horticulture and gardening needs of the department as needed Support additional needs and tasks of the Education Department Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or two years relevant experience in education, science, or a related field Class/ group management experience, especially with children Experience teaching in subject areas of botany, environmental studies, ethnobotany, or life sciences a plus Experience and interest in working with diverse communities Must be able to work with varied size groups of children and adults Enthusiastic and collaborative attitude Excellent communication and organizational abilities Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekendsSchedule & Salary

This is part-time seasonal position. Positions available for Spring (mid-March – early June), Summer (late June – August), and Fall (mid-September – early December) seasons, or for the entire period. We offer programs on weekday mornings, weekdays after school, and on occasional weekends in four hour shifts. Shift commitment needed a minimum of two or more half days of programming per week for a minimum of 8 hours per week. All spring roles must be available for training starting in mid-March.

Salary: $20/hour

For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center.

If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources.

Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.

Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.