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Bronx Green-Up Apprentice

New York Botanical Garden · US

Title: Bronx Green-Up Apprentice Reports To: Outreach and Education Manager Position Summary The Bronx Green-Up Apprentice will assist in all aspects of the...

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Title: Bronx Green-Up Apprentice Reports To: Outreach and Education Manager Position Summary: The Bronx Green-Up Apprentice will assist in all aspects of the Bronx Green-Up (BGU) program. Responsibilities include: preparing for, documenting and assisting with educational and horticultural projects in community and school gardens and urban farms, as well as preparing and updating materials in the office. The BGU Apprentices will report to the Outreach and Education Manager. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: - Prepare for community workdays at community garden and urban farm sites. - Work closely with BGU staff to develop and implement gardening workshops, events and projects. - Assist with community garden and urban farm workshops and workdays. - Organize and maintain materials, tools, garden inventory database, and photos. - Assist with BGU events, projects, outreach and educational efforts as needed. Qualifications: - Experience in community outreach and/or education. - Ability to prioritize workload and work independently and as a team player. - Enthusiastic and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as indoors. - Experience with Microsoft Office applicatio...