Foreperson

• 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. Coordinate and manage the routine scheduling of appropriate treatments using IPM strategies in the Conservatory. 
• Manage and be responsible for access, security, and sanitation of the service garages, chemical storage room and nursery. 
• Assist in ordering and keeping inventory control of general use supplies for greenhouse care and maintenance (fertilizer, soil amendments, mulch, etc.).
• Monitor, track, and coordinate the automated environmental systems (temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting) to safeguard sensitive flora.
• Oversee the propagation, potting, watering, and pruning of diverse plant collections.
• Ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with procurement of plant materials for display and living collections.
• Serve as a Horticulture department leader for snow removal Garden-wide.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or related degree, plus a minimum of five years’ paid, full-time, high-level administrative horticultural and grounds management experience in a supervisory capacity (excludes seasonal/volunteer supervision)

• 10 years of paid, full-time, high-level administrative horticultural and grounds management experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity (excludes intern/volunteer supervision)
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in handling horticulture

• Broad-based working knowledge and hands-on experience in the identification, culture, maintenance, and display of a wide range of ornamental plants
   
   

• May be required to pass written and practical exam
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state in which they reside
• Must possess and maintain a current New York State pesticide applicator certification
• Experience with turf management and/or arboriculture a plus
• Proven leadership ability, strong communication skills
• Computer literate
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

**Work schedule may not be Monday - Friday

• 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