Nursery Technician

(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities

Start Date: 04/01/2026  Compensation: $23-$25/hour

The North Brooklyn Parks Alliance seeks two (2) Nursery Technicians for Under the K Bridge Park, where they will support the care, health, and maintenance of all plants within the park’s Native Nursery. Technicians will report to the Nursery Manager and be responsible for assisting in all aspects of nursery operations, including: sowing seeds, monitoring germination rates, managing plant soil and water requirements, mitigating pests, repotting plants, tracking incoming and outgoing nursery stocks, collecting seeds, organizing nursery tools and equipment, and maintaining documentation of our plants and nursery practices.  The Native Nursery at Under the K Bridge Park produces thousands of native plants each year for community gardens, open spaces, non-profit organizations, schools, and individuals across North Brooklyn and beyond. This role is critical to furthering our mission to support ecological restoration and biodiversity on a local level.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Support Nursery Manager in ongoing nursery tasks in all weather. Assist in planning and maintaining daily, weekly, and seasonal project calendars
  • Contribute to the ongoing documentation of horticultural practices, plant performance, and phenological observations, including germination rates, plant mortality, and soil mixtures. Gather samples for study and enter data into appropriate software
  • Collaborate with the Nursery Manager on public programming and education, including our Horticultural Fellowships, Garden Club, and other opportunities to engage volunteers in nursery activities and goals. Support special events as needed.
  • Operate hand tools and basic power machinery, including push mower, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers
  • Ensure all NBKParks equipment is stored properly and kept in great working condition, and report equipment for repair as necessary
  • Document conditions and report damage to signage, hardscape, planted areas, lighting, drains, and issues in the surrounding streetscape
  • Support the ecological restoration efforts of our horticultural teams as needed. Tasks include amending soil, deadheading, raking, edging, pruning, planting, staking, watering, and weeding
  • Support Maintenance Crew Members as needed ( i.e. picking up trash in and around the nursery environment)
  • Act as an NBKParks Ambassador while at work and to all UTK visitors

Qualifications/Requirements

  • At least two years of prior experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture, preferably in a native plant nursery setting
  • Able to implement detailed seasonal nursery plans as directed by management 
  • Able to perform physical labor during a full shift, including the ability to lift 50 lbs, frequent bending and squatting, standing/walking for extended periods, etc. 
  • Able to work in all weather conditions, including cold/hot temperatures, rain, wind, and snow
  • Excellent plant identification skills, including the ability to differentiate between native and invasive plants and seedlings in particular
  • Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, nuanced regional ecological practices related to landscapes, native plants, pollinators, songbirds
  • Must be detail oriented and committed to a high standard of work; able to work independently and problem-solve. Reliable attendance is essential to this position
  • Able to work in a dynamic and fast-changing work environment; flexible and willing to adjust to situations as they occur
  • Effective interpersonal communication (oral and written)
  • Highly proficient in all necessary software including, G-Suite programs, Whatsapp, Homebase Payroll, Monday.com, Apple/Mac iOS
  • Maintain the highest standards of personal and public safety; follow all policies/procedures, risk management, and safety precautions
  • Report unsafe conditions or concerns to a supervisor 
  • Must have a smartphone

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND HOURS
This is a full-time seasonal position from April 01, 2026 - December 08, 2026, with an opportunity for extension. The Nursery Technician requires a varied schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends. Staff should expect to work some Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Approximate hours for this role are 40 hours/week. The hourly range is $23 to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and accepted no later than March 04, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (as one PDF document) via email with “2026 NURSERY TECHNICIAN” as the subject line to jobs@nbkparks.org. We will contact only those individuals whose applications are being considered.

ABOUT NBKParks
North Brooklyn Parks Alliance (NBKParks), formerly known as Open Space Alliance, was founded in 2003. The organization is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and equitable network of parks and open spaces in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. nbkparks.org / @nbkparks


ABOUT UNDER THE K
Under the K Bridge Park is located under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Opened in 2021, it transformed seven acres of formerly underutilized land in Greenpoint’s Industrial Business Zone into a space where culture and nature can thrive together. The North Brooklyn Parks Alliance program and maintain the park through an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation. @underthek

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NBKParks is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented communities. 
 

Contact Information

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance
Email: jobs@nbkparks.org
Website: Apply Online