Foreperson

United States·BrooklynFull Timemid

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Organize, guide, and train staff as needed in planning and executing daily work schedules and special work projects. Diagnose plant diseases, soil health issues and pest infestations.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or related degree, plus a minimum of five years’ paid, full-time,

Technical Tools

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Responsibilities

~2 min read

Compensation and Benefits:

→Salary Range – $72,601 - $83,491

Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.

→BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- →Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York’s Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.
- →Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
- →Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts
- →CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance: BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
- →Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- →Generous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 13 annual holidays

→As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
→Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
→Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
→Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues

To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.

No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org.