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Berkshire Botanical Garden is a beautiful and stimulating place to work and we invite you to explore opportunities to join our growing community. Just as we maintain a diverse, enriching, and joyful environment for our many visitors, so too do we strive to create and maintain that same type of community culture for our staff and volunteers. BBG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

BBG School Program Manager Job Description 

Job Description

  • As a member of the BBG education staff, actively promote and support the mission of BBG, its members, visitors, and collaborators. 
  • Reports to the Director of Education.
  • Develop curriculum  and teach the Farm and Garden programs at local schools
  • Teach Farm in the Garden Camp during school vacation week and summer session.
  • Plan, plant, and maintain all offsite school gardens throughout the year.
  • Maintain a good relationship with other teachers, organizations, and school administrators, including the recruitment and management of school tours on site
  • Assist with BBG special events including Harvest Festival, Spring Hoppening, Plant Sale, Holiday Marketplace, Grow Show, and garden tours when necessary. 
  • Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with students/children is required.
  • At minimum at least two years working in a related field.
  • Previous experience in outdoor or experiential education is highly desired.
  • A proven ability to plan curriculum and facilitate activities.
  • A willingness to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks effectively.
  • Experience with gardening, farming, and cooking are preferred.
  • Must be highly responsible, self-motivated, and flexible.
  • Must have an abundance of patience, a good sense of humor, and strong work ethic.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a CORI and SORI background check.
  • Must be physically able to work outside all day and lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and have had a driver’s license for a minimum of three consecutive years.

Benefits & Salary

  • Work on a devoted team of educators who share a passion of environmental education and a love of plants.
  • Free enrollment in BBG adult community classes and workshops, plus other opportunities for professional development.
  • A benefits package including generous paid vacation and sick time off, health reimbursement arrangement, and employer retirement contributions.
  • Starting salary of $21/hour, non-exempt, depending on experience.
  • This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position, overtime eligible, some evening and weekend hours may be required during special events

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Jen Patton, Director of Education, at jpatton@berkshirebotanical.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Berkshire Botanical Garden - Gardener

Description:

• Work as a member of the horticulture team of the Berkshire Botanical Garden in maintaining the ornamental gardens, display areas, greenhouse collections and nurseries

• Work under the supervision of the director of horticulture or senior gardener

• Work with interns and volunteers assisting in the garden work

Responsibilities:

• Spring cleanup, soil preparation, planting out of annuals, perennials and woody plants and assist in development of new and existing gardens

• Maintain individual display gardens, greenhouse collections and nurseries with the horticulture staff and volunteers

• Upkeep of compost piles, tool collection and horticultural storage areas

• Assist with special events and perform other duties as may be required

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a solid practical knowledge of all aspects of horticulture with several years of relevant professional experience

• Excellent physical stamina

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well as a team member, as well as alone

• A passion for plants and gardening

• An eye for details and design, patience and a sense of humor

Classification:

• Full-time seasonal (April through October @ up to 40 hrs/week), up to $20/hour depending on experience.

For more information:

To apply send resume and cover letter to the attention of Eric Ruquist at eruquist@berkshirebotanical.org.

 

 


The Garden always welcomes volunteers in a number of capacities. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.


 

Berkshire Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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