School and Out-of-School Programs Assistant

Title:

School and Out-of-School Programs Assistant

Position Summary

Gain hands-on experience in museum and green careers while supporting summer partnership programs and the NYBG Field Science Camp. This position assists educators in delivering career-connected, outdoor learning experiences that explore the New York Botanical Garden’s mission, the historical ecology of the Bronx, and the Bronx River Watershed.

Participants will work alongside educators, scientists, and peers to help lead middle and high school students in immersive learning experiences across the Garden’s streams, forests, trails, and laboratories. Activities include plant surveys and invasive plant management, water quality testing, outdoor science investigations, and nature-based games that build skills related to local climate action and environmental careers.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist educators with the implementation of summer partnership programs and NYBG Field Science Camp programming focused on the Garden’s mission and the historical ecology of the Bronx and the Bronx River watershed.
• Support preparation, set-up, and clean-up of materials for science-based, outdoor learning activities.
• Assist with leading groups of up to 18 middle and high school students in career-connected explorations of Bronx River Watershed streams, forest, and trails across 250 acres.
• Support experiential learning activities including science journaling, water quality testing, nature-based games, and phenomena-based science investigations under educator supervision.
• Foster a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment by building supportive relationships with campers and Camp Educators.
• Share enthusiasm for science, nature, museum learning, and green career pathways with participants.
• Participate fully in pre-camp training and activity preparation.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly personality with excellent oral communications skills.
• Comfortable and enthusiastic working with children and youth in outdoor and informal learning environments.
• Responsible, punctual, professional, motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated interest in museum education, science, nature, environmental studies and/or green career pathways.
• Foreign language skills are helpful but not required

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors in all weather conditions in all seasons, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk.

Program Dates & Availability

• This is a temporary, full time role.
• Required Training & Orientation:
  • June 22 – July 2, 2026 9a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Camp Program Dates:
  • July 6 -July 17 (NYCPS High School Program)
  • July 21 – July 24 (GEAR UP Middle School)
  • August 3 – August 21 (NYBG Field Science Camp for Middle School)
• Schedule: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rate

• $21 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected]