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Discovery Garden Internship Opportunities

Discovery Programs Part-time Instructor
Summer Discovery Garden Instructor

Discovery Programs Part-Time Instructor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Discovery Garden is an outdoor adventure garden designed for children and families to explore plants and nature in a safe, enclosed setting. This hands-on, interactive environment includes natural habitats, interactive exhibits and thematic plant displays designed to engage the whole family in learning about and developing an appreciation of plants.

Reports to: Discovery Programs Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Assist the Discovery Programs Coordinator with education and horticulture responsibilities in the Discovery Garden. Duties include independently planning and facilitating drop-in family programs, as well as interpreting the Discovery Garden for visitors. Includes horticultural tasks in the garden such as planning, planting, and general garden maintenance.

Time Commitment: Tuesdays & Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays included in May, September, and October.

Compensation: $14.00/hour.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in education or horticultural, environmental, or biological sciences.
Minimum of one year experience working with children, preferably ages 3-10.
Gardening experience required.

Application Requirements: Resume, cover letter with details pertinent to the position and the names of 2 references with contact information.

Application Procedure: Please send the requested application materials to:

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225-1099
Attention: Director of Human Resources
Fax: 718-622-7826
personnel@bbg.org
EOE M/F/D/V

Summer Discovery Garden Instructor

Reports to: Discovery Programs Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Assist the Discovery Programs Coordinator and Instructor with education and horticulture responsibilities in the Discovery Garden. Duties include facilitating drop-in family programs and interpreting the Discovery Garden for visitors. Position includes regular horticultural maintenance in the garden.

Time Commitment: June 2–August 22, 2008. Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: $10.00/hour.