The Horticultural Society of New York seeks an energetic and dedicated Community Coordinator to oversee the
maintenance and care of public space throughout all five boroughs. This full-time, year-round position works outdoors
and with the public. The Community Coordinator will provide maintenance, barrier set-up, space management, and light
horticulture to public plazas and open streets.
The mission of The Horticultural Society of New York is to improve human lives through horticulture. Our social service
and public programs create green spaces in all neighborhoods as a vital part of social infrastructure, train people for jobs
that grow and sustain green communities, and develop fresh approaches to improve New Yorkers’ health, well-being,
and environment through horticulture.
Responsibilities Include
Barrier Management
• Set up, maintain, and break down open street barriers at specific times each day
• Report any issues with barriers to Hort management
Maintenance
• Maintain open space cleanliness, including:
o Changing garbage cans
o Removing trash in planters and tree pits
o Sweeping
o Managing onsite furniture
• Plant care support
Administrative
• Report maintenance, sanitation, horticulture, and other issues to management in a timely manner
• Track and report open space conditions daily
Community Relationships
• Support communication with community and agency partners in the field as needed related to operations
Other
• Assist with pre-approved event tasks during normal work hours
Required Qualifications
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with the public, city officials, and local
businesses/organizations
• Comfortable working in high traffic areas (road sides, medians, traffic circles, tree pits, etc).
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to communicate effectively and promptly with coworkers
• All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date
Physical Requirements
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to stand/walk for eight-hour shifts
• Ability to lift 10+lbs
• Comfort traveling throughout the city on public transportation
Benefits
The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, termed Life Insurance Policy and
Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include transit, Flexible Spending Account, and medical, dental, and
vision insurance.
Additional Details
-Rate: $20.00min – $20.00max per hour
-Schedule: Varies by shift. Evening and weekend availability is preferred.
-Employment Classification: Full-Time Regular
How to Apply
To be considered, please email a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and two references to [email protected] with
‘Community Coordinator’ in the subject line. No phone calls.
The Hort is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation,
disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal state, or local law.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available for these individuals during the hiring
process. Please email [email protected] should you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.
