Seasonal Worker Horticulturist for the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
New York Botanical Garden • Bronx, NY • Posted July 08, 2026
About the Role
Title:
Seasonal Worker Horticulturist
Position Summary
The Seasonal Worker Horticulturist, under direct supervision of gardeners, assistant foreman, and foremen, will be working in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the maintenance of special exhibitions, glasshouse collections, and seasonal displays. The Temporary Horticulturist will assist with garden work and general maintenance as required, such as planting, grooming, weeding, mulching, watering, and other related tasks. The Temporary Horticulturist will use garden tools and operate machinery necessary for the performance of these duties, including pruners, rakes, blowers, shovels, etc.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
+ Assists with the planting, watering, fertilizing, and grooming of plants.
+ Assists with the pruning of trees and shrubs, as necessary.
+ Assists with moving plant material and garden supplies from one site to another to facili...
Seasonal Worker Horticulturist
Position Summary
The Seasonal Worker Horticulturist, under direct supervision of gardeners, assistant foreman, and foremen, will be working in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the maintenance of special exhibitions, glasshouse collections, and seasonal displays. The Temporary Horticulturist will assist with garden work and general maintenance as required, such as planting, grooming, weeding, mulching, watering, and other related tasks. The Temporary Horticulturist will use garden tools and operate machinery necessary for the performance of these duties, including pruners, rakes, blowers, shovels, etc.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
+ Assists with the planting, watering, fertilizing, and grooming of plants.
+ Assists with the pruning of trees and shrubs, as necessary.
+ Assists with moving plant material and garden supplies from one site to another to facili...