Seasonal Community Composting Assistant & Instructor

Job overview

The Seasonal Community Composting Assistant & Instructor role is onsite in New York, NY, with compensation of $26 per hour. The seasonal appointment runs from September 2026 through June 30, 2027, for up to 20 hours per week; the typical schedule is Tuesday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Education (Community Greening) department works with community groups across Brooklyn. The role provides technical assistance and composting education to community-based groups while developing and delivering horticulture programs. It supports community greening through instruction, events, outreach, coordination, and administrative work, including programs focused on compost, soil, and urban gardening.

What you'll do

• Design and facilitate compost- and soil-focused curricula, classes, and programs
• support the Brooklyn Urban Gardener program
• develop compost programs and educational events
• assist with nursery logistics and in-kind donations
• help plan the Making Brooklyn Bloom conference, plant giveaways, networking events, community workdays, and Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition
• maintain program databases
• respond to program inquiries
• provide administrative support, outreach, and educational materials. Occasional evening and weekend program support is required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

new york ny

brooklyn botanic garden

$26/hr

community greening

urban composting

composting education

horticulture programs

adult learners

community gardens

up to 20 hours per week

tuesday-thursday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

occasional evening and weekend support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Part-time benefits include NYC Protected Time-Off, short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave, PSLF-eligible employer status, museum passes, free Garden admission for the employee and one guest, and retail and food venue discounts.

Why this role

Seasonal position funded through June 30, 2027; up to 20 hours per week. Part-time benefits include up to 56 hours of paid and 32 hours of unpaid NYC Protected Time-Off, short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave, PSLF-eligible employer status, museum passes, free Garden admission for the employee and one guest, and retail and food venue discounts.

About the employer

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.