Position Title
Seasonal Interpretation Coordinator
Department
Interpretation
Reports to
Manager of Interpretation
FLSA Status
Part-time Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Compensation
$26 per hour
Position Description
The Seasonal Interpretation Assistant is responsible for managing and supporting live interpretation efforts to welcome visitors with a wide range of needs and provide an engaging experience at the Garden. The assistant provides hands‑on support to staff, hired tour leaders, and volunteer Garden Guides with tours and other interpretive programs. The flexible work schedule includes four 6‑hour days, including Saturday, plus extended hours at peak tour times.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Garden Guide and tour support volunteer tour schedules.
- Support Garden Guides and tour leaders with listening devices and tour assistance.
- Assist with Garden Guide volunteer continuing education workshops and trainings.
- Organize and coordinate tour and training materials; interpretive materials.
- Lead 60‑minute tours of BBG as needed.
- Input and track tour statistics.
- Coordinate the administration of tour surveys and evaluations.
- Install and update tour signs and other interpretive information.
- Support the Interpretation Department and weekend Garden staff as needed.
- Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications
- Experience working for a cultural organization
- Able to work independently and on a team, exercising punctuality, reliability, and flexibility
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking to all audiences
- Comfortable working outdoors and in glasshouse conditions
- Able to traverse the Garden for an hour or more in various weather conditions
- Friendly, outgoing, and proactive with the public and volunteers
- Love of plants and gardens and the natural world
- Competent with Microsoft Office applications
- Willing to learn BBG’s volunteer computer database program, Volgistics
- Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Able to work weekends and some evenings
Schedule
This is a seasonal position from January 14 to November 13, 2026. The Interpretation Assistant will generally work up to 24 hours per week. Wednesday–Saturday | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Benefits
- BBG offers certain benefits to part‑time employees including:
- Up to 56 hours of sick leave
- Short‑term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
- 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.
Application
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 .
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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