Education Greeter

The-New-York-Botanical-Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden invites applications for an Education Greeter. This front-line role welcomes school groups at the Garden Gate, helps ensure prompt arrival for registered programs, and provides orientation and information upon arrival and departure.

Work is outdoors in varying weather, with a few hours per day, Tuesday through Friday 9 AM to 1 PM as a temporary, part-time position. Candidate should be ready to move between school buses and groups and to coordinate with Security and

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to ascend/descend school bus stairs.
• Ability for fast-paced movement between school buses and groups.
• Willingness and ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and be outdoors.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and accurately check in school groups at School Gate.
• Provide orientation and assistance to school groups at different locations within the Garden, as assigned.
• Communicate with Registration Office and Children's Education managers regarding updates / issues with visiting School Groups.
• Become conversant in activities and interests related to school group's needs.

Skills

Customer service

Mobility/stairs

Outdoor work

Weather adaptability

Endurance (sit/stand)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Education Greeter

Position Summary

The Education Greeter is front-line at School Gate and Garden grounds, greets school groups, ensures prompt arrival to registered programs. Facilitates school group visitation, provides information, assistance and orientation to school groups upon arrival and at departure. Maintains communication with Security, Visitor Experience and Education Program managers. The Education Greeter may participate in occasional filing or checking messages during off-peak times, as needed.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet and accurately check in school groups at School Gate.
• Provide orientation and assistance to school groups at different locations within the Garden, as assigned.
• Communicate with Registration Office and Children's Education managers regarding updates / issues with visiting School Groups.
• Become conversant in activities and interests related to school group's needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to quickly ascend/descend school bus stairs.
• Ability for fast-paced movement / motion between school buses and school groups.
• Willingness and ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and be outdoors.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee may be required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Work Schedule

• Temporary, part-time position working Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM.
• Availability required for one or both of the following periods:
  • Fall Session: September 22, 2026-January 8, 2027
  • Spring Session: March 17, 2027-June 11, 2027

Rate

• $18 per hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [e-mail]