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 drivers 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 $72601 - $83491
  
  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 candidates 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 Yorks 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 BBGs retail shop and food venues