Seasonal GAP Tier 4 Apprentice

Position Title : Seasonal GAP Tier 4 Apprentice

Department : Childrens Education

Reports to : Garden Apprentice Program Coordinators

Training : Saturdays March 7 21 28 9 a.m.3 : 30 p.m.

Program : March-November (spring training summer programming and a weekly commitment throughout the spring and fall)

Compensation : $17 per hour

Application Deadline : December 5 2025

Position Description :

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Childrens Education programs are world renowned for teaching hands-on gardening and plant science to children and teens. The Garden Apprentice Program is a youth development program for teens in grades 912 who are interested in plants science and environmental education. Tier 4 apprentices build skills in horticulture while learning to be environmental educators.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Work alongside an adult instructor and a Tier 1 apprentice in the Childrens Garden helping lead garden-based activities for children ages 413 in our afterschool and weekend programs.
• Serve as a community builder and role model within the GAP cohort by modeling good behavior punctuality inclusiveness and professionalism.
• Communicate promptly with GAP coordinators and other supervisors regarding any issues (behavioral interpersonal work-related) you become aware of within the GAP community.
• Take an active leadership role in mentoring and including / integrating other apprentices particularly new apprentices as well as teams of apprentices during horticulture time and all other GAP placements.

Qualifications :

Benefits :

Up to 56 hours of sick leave

To be considered for this position please submit an application by clicking Applybelow. 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 .

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1