EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Come Grow with Us!

While the collections are the glories of Queens Botanical Garden, its core strength lies in its human resources. QBG counts its staff among its greatest assets.

QBG welcomes individuals interested in pursuing professional opportunities in all aspects, and at all levels, of botanical garden operations, from visitor services and education, to horticulture, security, and administration. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with colleagues, appreciate working with the public, and are eager to learn and grow, we invite you to join QBG’s team.

This page is updated regularly as openings on staff become available, so be sure to check back often. Join our Talent Community to be considered for current and future openings. Former employees with an existing applicant account must contact hr@queensbotanical.org to apply.

MISSION

Updated by Board of Trustees on December 15, 2009

Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.

Attendant Guard (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Part-Time (PT) Attendant Guard reports to the Facilities Supervisor and under supervision does the following work:

• Attends, guards, and patrols the botanical garden and perimeter
• Light cleaning and labor duties
• Assists in moving chairs and tables during special events
• Works with Community Service and other volunteers
• Meets, greets and provides basic wayfinding and related information to the visiting public, including groups.
• Evening shifts may require you to be the only employee on-site

The PT Guard is responsible for:

• Protection of the botanical garden buildings, equipment, and collections
• Proper notification to supervisors regarding hazardous conditions
• Filing incident reports
• Maintaining order in the areas of assignment
• Taking appropriate action as needed to notify supervisors, call police, fire department or ambulance, etc.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s license
• Possess a NYS Security Guard Certification
• Experience as a Guard or Security Officer in a similar setting
• Ability to troubleshoot various situations
• Ability to communicate in different languages, a plus
• Customer service experience, a plus
• Cleaning experience, a plus
• Flexibility in schedule, a plus
• Fire Guard Certificate of Fitness, a plus

Schedule

This is a part-time seasonal position. Position is available Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 6:30pm from April through mid-November, with possibility for extension. This position includes some evening and weekend work.

Compensation: $19/hour