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Public Programs Coordinator Queens Botanical Garden - 4.4 Flushing, NY Job Details Part-time $25 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Community relationship building Full Job Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Come Grow with Us! While the collections are the glories of Queens Botanical Garden, its core strength lies in its human resources. QBG counts its staff among its greatest assets. QBG welcomes individuals interested in pursuing professional opportunities in all aspects, and at all levels, of botanical garden operations, from visitor services and education, to horticulture, security, and administration. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with colleagues, appreciate working with the public, and are eager to learn and grow, we invite you to join QBG's team. This page is updated regularly as openings on staff become available, so be sure to check back often. Join our Talent Community to be considered for current and future openings . Former employees with an existing applicant account must contact to apply. MISSION Updated by Board of Trustees on December 15, 2009 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. Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is a private non-profit cultural institution located on 39 acres of New York City public land in Flushing, New York. In FY25, the Garden served approximately 259,000 visitors, including 21,560 schoolchildren. A recently completed visitor survey reveals that 45% of visitors speak a language other than English at home. This fact underscores the importance of the mission and the challenges and opportunities QBG faces daily in creating programs, exhibits and landscapes that serve the needs of people who live in and visit one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. The Garden has committed itself to addressing the complex and ever-changing needs of its diverse community and to being the place where people, plants, and cultures meet. Public Programs Coordinator (Part-Time/Regular) About this Opportunity The Garden seeks a dynamic professional who can support our public program offerings, which are centered on our mission to bring together people, plants and culture. The person in this role will support and report to QBG's Assistant Director of Public Program in all activities related to planning and implementation of QBG's public programs, as well as the education department. The ideal candidate has a strong connection to our mission, as well as experience and interest in providing administrative support in the creation and implementation of strong cultural programming. This role will be responsible for the following, in addition to any other projects and tasks assigned by the Assistant Director of Public Programs.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the planning and execution of small and large events such as festivals, workshops, performances, and other cultural events Assist in designing, coordinating and facilitating botanical and environmentally themed activities such as workshops, for the public onsite and off-site Support with post-event tasks such as data tracking Support marketing and communication efforts by drafting event descriptions and event platform management such as Eventbrite Help manage online registration, vendor applications, and invoicing Support tracking and outreach to all vendor relations, occasionally acting as day-to-day contact for all vendors & concessionaires Work with other QBG staff to curate and lead walking tours and talks highlighting the QBG's collection and work Assist with oversight of departmental interns and volunteers for planning and delivering programming such as single day activities, events, workshops and discovery programs Conduct community outreach Support teaching, administrative and logistical duties of education department, as needed Create signage and materials for events and programming Manage and organize supplies and inventory Assist with event setup and breakdown
Qualifications:
At least 2-3 years of experience in education, event planning, public realm programming, hospitality/tourism or related fields Effective administrative and organizational skills (inclusive of Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Slack, and Zoho forms), design skills a plus Excellent communication, facilitation, writing and proofreading skills Organized and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and ability to work independently Team-player with strong interpersonal skills Strong passion and interest in botany and environmental sustainability Interest and experience in creating safe, welcoming spaces for people of all backgrounds Experience working in outdoor education, particularly in environmental, botanical or gardening a plus Bilingual or multilingual skills are preferred, particularly in languages commonly spoken in the communities we serve (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or other) a plus
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds safely Ability to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding Fast-paced environment working approximately 100+ programs and events in the year Quickly crossing Garden grounds for various needs and communication with team leads Comfortable working and standing outdoors in various weather conditions for long hours during set-up and shows The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Schedule This is a part-time regular position. The schedule for this position is approximately 20 hours per week, Thursday through Sunday, with flexibility to work Wednesday through Saturday some weeks, depending on events schedule.
Compensation:
$25/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 at .
