Horticulture Intern

Job Title:   Horticulture Intern  

Classification:  Non-exempt, part-time, temporary (2 days/week, 19 weeks) 

Pay Rate:  $17/hour           

Reports to:  Deputy Director of Horticulture        

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a part-time, temporary horticulture intern who is passionate about public horticulture and looking to obtain hands-on experience in the field. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Horticulture, the Horticulture Intern will work alongside the Horticulture Staff and assist with the landscape management of the park. This internship is designed to prepare participants for seasonal and full-time employment opportunities within New York City's public horticulture industry.   

Primary Responsibilities:

Through the duration of the position, interns will:  

• Acquire skills in: 
  • Native plant identification,  
  • Invasive species management,  
  • Hydrology,  
  • Turf maintenance,  
  • Botany, 
  • Propagation, 
  • Woody plant-care,  
  • Soil stabilization,  
  • Planting and establishment practices, 
  • Irrigation repairs, and  
  • Garden editing. 

• Perform other duties associated with ecological horticulture. 

Qualifications: 

• Passionate about a career in public horticulture.  

• Hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated to details.   

• Ability to perform heavy, physical labor daily in all weather conditions. 

Additional Information:

• 16 hours/week, May - September 

• Workdays are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.    

About You:   

• You strive to be inclusive and collaborative. At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together. We have each other’s back – and are helpful, humble and open.   

• You are committed. At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride. We are committed to the public, the park and each other.  

• You are a problem-solver. At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.  

• You value people and the environment. At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.  

Working at BBP:  

We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space. Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging. Our staff are experts in everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park. 

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK  

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.