Interior Horticulturist
(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities
Compensation: Starting at $24/hr
The Interior Horticulturist cares for interior plants and botanic installations in our client spaces throughout NYC. Our ideal candidate is someone with a real interest in interior plants looking for an opportunity to grow their skills and craft and work with other plant passionate, like minded people!
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assessing individual plant water needs and providing water as needed to the plants on site.
- Scouting for pests and treating as needed.
- Dusting plant leaves and pruning foliage as needed to maintain an excellent and tidy appearance.
- Checking automated systems (irrigation, lighting) for proper function.
- Assisting with installations by planting, delivering, and installing interior plants.
- Assisting with living wall installations as needed.
- Checking the calendar and Greenery NYC email daily.
- Keeping daily notes and update maintenance logs and photos in Google drive.
- Keep Greenery plant inventory watered and cared for in our HQ/studio.
- Continue to learn and improve horticultural skills.
- Learn to operate and troubleshoot Greenery NYC’s automated systems.
- Engage and contribute in meaningful and creative ways to meetings, projects and the company as a whole.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Strong interest in interior tropical plants.
- 1 year experience working with plants or horticulture degree.
- Smartphone and ability to take public transit around NYC.
- Strong work ethic, trustworthy, with an eye for design and details.
- Regularly lift 30+ lbs.
- Passion for plants and a sense of humor.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive hourly rate and benefits such as health and dental, paid vacation and sick leave, 401k and more. We also offer the option to work a 4 day 40-hour work week, or a 4-day 32 hour work week, if desired. Please send us your resume and a brief introduction to kristin@greenerynyc.com.
About Greenery NYC
Greenery NYC is a Brooklyn-based botanic design company that specializes in the integration of plant life into architecture and human spaces. As a multi-faceted, fast-paced company, Greenery NYC is known for creating innovative botanic installations that utilize technology and deep horticultural knowledge to enable lasting indoor ecosystems.
Contact Information
Greenery NYC
Contact Name: Kristin
Email: kristin@greenerynyc.com