• Assist with maintenance of the park site, which includes but is not limited to: litter removal, planting, weeding, plant maintenance, watering and cleaning of the park public bathroom
• Assist with lawn and tree maintenance on the esplanade including mowing, weeding and litter removal
• Utilize methods consistent with NYRP standards and techniques for planting, nurturing and maintaining plant materials
• Assist with the supervision of large groups of volunteers working on greening & maintenance projects
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment used in landscape and horticultural work, insuring safe practices at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Possession of a high-school diploma or equivalent
• Gardening or groundskeeping experience
• Ability to lift 50lbs, this is a physically demanding job
• Tolerance to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to use groundskeeping tools, mower experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative/team-based working skills

• Facilitate the MillionTreesNYC tree planting and maintenance strategy – with NYRP’s focus on institutional properties (New York City Housing Authority developments, schoolyards, playgrounds, community centers, and other public lands).
• Identify and survey appropriate sites for tree planting, perform walk-through’s with landowners and provide them astute forestry advice.
• Develop and/or review tree planting site plans.
• Oversee contractor and volunteer tree planting activities.
• Research, promote, and implement proper tree planting, tree health, and maintenance guidelines.
• Attend urban forestry-related seminars and events, develop industry contacts, and contribute to the forestry-edification of NYRP staff.
• Perform post-planting field inspections and assist with GIS mapping database.
• Serve as forestry liaison to owners/caretakers of planting sites.
• Assist with tree stewardship and maintenance duties.
• Additional technical and field duties as assigned by the Forestry Manager and the Vice President of Horticulture and Construction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Forestry, Forestry, or related field.
• Two years of professional urban forestry experience
• New York State driver’s license required
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Serve as Executive Director of the Trust, managing all aspects of a nonprofit organization with responsibility for all fundraising activities including traditional foundation, corporate and individual giving programs; endowment campaign; cultivation events; board development activities (60+ individuals); and implementation of long-range strategic plan.
• As Director of Historic Houses for Parks, serve as senior advisor for preservation projects on NYC parkland. Work closely and in collaboration with historic preservation staff at Parks' capital division.
• Supervise team of technical experts who oversee portfolio of projects in conservation, collections management, education and interpretation, and property management.
• Serve as principal liaison to directors and individual nonprofit licensees that program and operate 22 individual historic sites. Foster positive working relationships amongst all parties. Develop and expand technical resources and portfolio of professional development opportunities available to sites.
• Oversee all private and publicly funded capital restoration projects on buildings and grounds. Work closely with individual sites and Parks staff to attract funding from New York City and State elected officials for both capital and expense program. Act as liaison to Parks' capital division.
• Serve as principal liaison to various city and state agencies including NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Landmarks Preservation Commission and NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for all projects and activities that take place on Trust properties.
• Expand existing marketing campaign, capitalizing on the Trust's 20th anniversary. Work closely with outside consultant to develop menu of promotional opportunities for sponsors and members including a variety of public special events and donor cultivation events.

Historic House Trust of New York City
The Arsenal
830 Fifth Avenue, Room 203
New York, NY 10065
Attn: Office Manager

• Performs the work of Zoological Maintainer in general groundskeeping or special work in tree trimming.
• Is responsible for all work requiring application of horticulture skills.
• Operates and cares for hand and power tools and equipment and makes necessary operating adjustments to same; reports need for repairs and replacement.
• Check materials used and inspects completed work. Inspects the work of outside contractors for conformance with contract of work order specification.
• Supervise subordinate employees, including temporary workers, organizing their work, instructing them in gardening techniques and in proper use and care of materials and equipment.
• Prepare reports and perform related work as required.

Wildlife Conservation Society
Human Resources Dept. Code: ZPMHORT
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10460
e-mail to recruitment@wcs.org Type code in subject

• Under the direction of the NYRP Vice President for Horticulture and Construction and the NYRP Forestry Manager, manage multiple tree planting projects (up to 40 projects per planting season) at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) campuses, public schoolyards, playgrounds and other publicly-accessible properties.
• In collaboration with NYRP Forestry manager, develop, review and implement landscape design and tree planting plans for each site, as well as a watering and maintenance strategy.
• For each project site oversee the coordination of project planning, property demolition and excavation, tree procurement and planting, landscaping, and care and maintenance.
• In coordination with NYRP departments and staff, integrate community outreach, education and marketing activities into each tree planting project.
• Serve as lead NYRP liaison with NYCHA, NYC Department of Education and other landowners and managers responsible for properties where NYRP is planting trees.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with landscape designers, nurseries, construction companies and other third-party contractors.
• Assess work performed by contractors including post-planting field inspections.
• Promote and implement proper tree planting, tree health and tree maintenance practices.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of NYRP corporate and community volunteer tree planting days and homeowner tree giveaway program.
• Catalog tree planting by NYRP and its partners.
• Prepare reports, budgets, strategic plans and correspondence to support tree planting activities.
• Represent MillionTreesNYC efforts at public and community meetings, conferences and events.
• Other duties as assigned by the NYRP Vice President for Horticulture and Construction and the NYRP Forestry Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five+ years of professional project management, construction management or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional project management skills – ability to simultaneously carry out multiple large-scale projects at one time
• Working knowledge of neighborhoods throughout New York City’s five boroughs preferred
• Landscape design, urban forestry and/or GIS mapping experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communications skills – including presentation skills
• Microsoft Office Project, Word and Excel proficient
• Creative, passionate and professional individual wanting to make a difference a must

• Maintain exterior gardens in locations throughout Manhattan
• Keeping our garden accounts clean, neat and in tip top shape
• Weeding, watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, dead heading, mowing, planting

• Experience working with plants and gardens
• Able to work independently and efficiently
• Must be able to pay attention to detail
• Know way around city

• Responsible for directing the day-to-day management and operations of the Olmsted Park System through the implementation of the zone management system.
• Act as principal liaison with the Erie County Parks Commissioner to ensure the coordination of maintenance resources between the non-Olmsted parks and the Olmsted Park System.
• Oversee the permit process throughout the Olmsted Park System.
• Oversee the development of physical improvement projects in the parks whether they are Conservancy or City-generated.
• Participate on the Conservancy’s Long-Range Planning Committee, Buildings and Grounds Committee and other committees as assigned.
• With the C.E.O, represent the Conservancy on the parks contract Oversight Committee.
• With the C.E.O, act as the face of the Conservancy to the public, participate and support public relations initiatives as required.
• Responsible for the overall recruitment, motivation, management, and assessment of the park operations team, leading them in the implementation of the strategic plan and policies of the Board.
• Manage the department efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with the institutional advancement staff to ensure best practices are implemented in programs such as commemorative gifting.
• Participate in and offer to staff appropriate training opportunities.
• Develop and monitor the annual plan and operating budget for the park management and operations department.
• Through an understanding of how development and park management and operations are integrally connected, participate and support the Conservancy’s private and governmental fundraising initiatives.
• Communicate, recruit, inspire and work side by side with volunteers, non-union paid staff, union employees, as well as Conservancy donors and trustees in order to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4 yr degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Recreation, Park Management or a related field.
• Advance degree preferred.
• 7 – 10 years minimum of parks management & development experience.
• Ability to interact with governmental agencies/ public administration towards the common goal of park management & operations.
• Experience in planning, design, & implementation of major park/open space projects.
• Understanding of transportation and related issues.
• Understanding of organic landscape management principles.

• Office/Field Settings
• Team Environment
• Flexible Hours
• Must conform to the Conservancy work rules, safety procedures, dress and grooming standards as stated in the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Employee Handbook.
• Benefits as described in the Employee Handbook.
• This position reports to the CEO & President of the Conservancy. This position includes flexible schedules depending on the workload with some weekend and holiday work. The position responds to emergency, on-call situations and includes office and fieldwork throughout the Olmsted Park System. There may be occasional manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials. The person must conform to agency work rules, safety procedures and dress and grooming standards.

• Strong background in botany, horticulture, landscaping, and general plant care. Experience with exotic plants, pond maintenance, pruning, and use of non-pesticide methods of insect control.
• BA degree in botany, horticulture, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Able to meet physical demands: work in a warm/humid greenhouse, outdoor gardening during summer weather, transport program supplies to and from outreach program sites.
• Teaching and program development experience in an educational setting; ability and desire to interact with youth and families.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team; attention to detail; initiative and follow-through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook.

• Oversee the management and operations of the museum’s Greenhouse and Garden; providing high quality of care of all plants and animal terrariums, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and artistic quality of displays, maintaining and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Train and oversee the work of other staff, volunteers, and interns assigned to work in his/her area of responsibility.
• Develop and implement a variety of educational programs utilizing the Greenhouse and Garden as a primary resource, including but not limited to workshops, school programs, afterschool programs, camp programs, teacher professional development and gallery facilitation for children 5-14 and their families.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge, expertise and latest industry advances.
• Serve as an active member of the Education Department, in developing, evaluating, and implementing programs; participate in development and implementation of department wide events and programs.
• Serve as emergent back-up for other Education Department members as needed.
• All other duties as required.

• Work full days Wednesday-Saturday
• Flexible to cover additional hours for paid time to cover emergently as needed.
• Part time position with no health/dental benefits.

Celeste Tam, Science Coordinator
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Fax: (718) 604-7442
E-mail:ctam@brooklynkids.org

• Installation of annual and perennial gardens including roof top and terrace container gardening
• Plant maintenance including watering, fertilizing, pinching, and deadheading
• Horticultural maintenance and management of Manhattan residences
• Assisting head horticulturist in plant selection and delivery
• Responsible for overseeing outside contractors on work site

• Punctual, reliable, trustworthy
• Must have an attention to detail
• Ability to interact with client and all potential clients in a professional manner
• Self starter
• Ability to lift heavy loads
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive
• Previous gardening experience is not required but an interest in gardening is mandatory
• The position is full time seasonal from March 1 to December 25th with potential winter hours. Approximately 40+ hour work week.

• Planting, watering, fertilizing, chipping, climbing and pruning of trees
• Hazard tree evaluations
• IPM monitoring for tree pests and diseases
• Bucket truck operation, use of power tools, equipment and its maintenance
• Storm damage response
• Educating the public and park workers about the care of trees
• Supervising contract crews, interns, volunteers or seasonal help engaged in tree work.
• GIS mapping and fieldwork

• A degree in forestry or a related field; or
• At least two years experience in the field
• A valid NYS driver’s license
• ISA certification – or to be obtained within 1 year of hire

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with the public
• Ability to work independently
• NYS CDL-B driver’s license
• NYS pesticide applicator license
• GIS experience

• Experience with urban large scale planting
• Nursery plant selection
• Valid driver license and clear driving record
• Some deliveries
• Ability to coordinate installation with irrigation contractor
• Skilled project manager with superior multi-tasking abilities
• Manage planting crews on all projects
• Full time availability
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to deal professionally with clients
• Consistent, clear and accurate job progress reporting
• Efficient work habits

• Create a pool of committed volunteers
• Identify interested gardening participants
• Organize a community garden program around the tenets of food self-sufficiency.
• Involve potential program participants in creating the garden program.
• Provide education to prospective gardeners in garden techniques, food storage, preparation and preservation.
• Investigate the possibility of initiating a Farmer’s Market in the third year of the program to provide income to low-income gardeners and fresh produce to those who cannot garden.
• Create a fully sustainable program that continues beyond the NWSA member’s time in service.

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Must be physically fit. Position may require lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, carrying or moving of materials/parts, twisting, bending, reaching, standing, etc.
• Computer proficiency, especially in Word and spreadsheets.
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation.
• U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must successfully pass a fingerprint criminal history background check provided through NWSA and/or Project Sponsor Agency.

• Some garden experience desired, preferably organic gardening.
• Experience working with low income households and the homeless
• Experience recruiting and training volunteers.
• Self motivated.
• Flexibility.
• The position incumbent works in a fast-paced office environment characterized by frequent deadlines and constant interruptions.

• A taxable, monthly living allowance (before taxes, approximately $1036).
• Upon successful completion of a term of service, eligible members/leaders receive an education award of $4,725. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans or for further education in an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational or trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
• Basic medical insurance (covers members only, not dependents; vision and dental not included).

1. Perform horticultural installation and maintenance duties to maintain high standards of presentation for all NYRP sites and special project areas
2. Utilize methods consistent with NYRP standards and techniques for planting, nurturing and maintaining plant materials
3. Assist in community outreach projects
4. Assist in the preparation and setup for outdoor events
5. Assist by leading groups of volunteers in greening projects
6. Maintain and operate tools and equipment used in landscape and horticultural work, insuring safe practices at all times
7. Assist in research regarding plant materials
8. Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years experience in the management of natural area restoration projects, including managing staff and budgets.
• Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry or related field with expertise in the native plants of the Northeastern United States and invasive species of the region.
• Experience with forest mensuration, ecological sampling, and analysis.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership ability.

Recruitment & Training Specialist
Position Application Number H-1473
E-mail: HR@NYBG.ORG

• Manage a crew of 2-4 men
• Play a significant role in the development of the construction division
• Coordinate design implementation with subcontractors
• Safely operate construction equipment

• Previous management experience in the landscape industry
• A 'can-do', positive, energetic attitude
• management skills that draws out the best in people
• High degree of organizational skills.

• Liberal, progressive work environment
• Self directed daily activities with minimal input from ownership
• Performance based incentive program with opportunities for significant bonus

• handling customer calls by phone
• providing on site assessments, evaluations and quotations
• preparation of contracts, invoices and other customer record keeping
• ongoing customer service, including liaison with garden care staff undertaking regular maintenance work
• coordination and supervision of seasonal plant installations
• with other members of the team, Coordination of annual gardening schedules and day to day liaison with members of the garden care team, re customer queries or technical horticultural issues.

• Please enjoy hard work coupled with relaxation when needed
• Please have a good to great knowledge of horticulture and pruning,
• Be able to lift at least 60lb. bags of rock, bags of soil and rubbish, plant annuals and shrubs.
• ...if you've done it, you know where I am coming from and if you don't please let me know and we will move from there.

• Extensive experience planning, installing, and maintaining private gardens
• High degree of knowledge in plant identification, pest identification and treatment
• Degree or certificate in horticulture or commensurate experience
• Proposal development, including estimating materials and labor required
• Design and aesthetic sensibility
• Account management: maintaining and growing the profitability of accounts
• Cost consciousness: keeping costs in check and minimizing them
• Outstanding communication skills, with clients, vendors, and colleagues
• Hi level of energy in all weather conditions
• Experience directing a team with effectiveness
• Project management: planning and executing a project on time and on budget
• Technical skill to assist with lighting and irrigation maintenance
• Excellence in record keeping
• Ability to carry a load of 50 lbs up and down a flight of stairs
• Facility with MS Applications: Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Eager to learn new skills

• Pesticide Spray license
• Talent for keeping anything organized: esp. materials & equipment
• Driver’s License with excellent driving record

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or related degree, plus a minimum of five years paid, full-time, high-level administrative horticultural and grounds management experience in a supervisory capacity (excludes intern/volunteer supervision)

• 10 years of paid, full-time, high-level administrative horticultural and grounds management experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity (excludes intern /volunteer supervision).
• Demonstrate ability in exercising sound judgment in handling horticulture and grounds management.
• Broad-based working knowledge and hands-on experience in the identification, culture, maintenance and display of a wide range of ornamental plants.

• Applicant maybe required to pass written and practical exam.
• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state in which he/she resides.
• Applicant must possess and maintain a current New York Sate pesticide applicator certification.
• Proven leadership ability, strong communication skills.
• Computer literate
• Applicant must be organized and detail-oriented.

• Have experience maintaining plants.
• Willing to help in creating plant orders.
• Have excellent customer skills.
• Have a background in the landscape and or nursery industry (or willing to learn)
• Be able to identify commonindigenousoutdoor species and organize them (or willing to learn)

Joseph Franquinha
fax: 718.388.9521
email: Cresthardware@gmail.com