Education Greeter

The-New-York-Botanical-Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking an Education Greeter to welcome school groups at the Garden gates and guide them to registered programs. You will be the first touchpoint, delivering information, assistance and orientation on arrival and at departure.

Work is temporary, part-time Tue-Fri 9 AM–1 PM, September 22, 2026 to June 11, 2027 with occasional off-peak filing. Outdoor work in all weather is required; ability to stand or sit for extended periods is essential to greet and manage

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service is required.
• Ability to quickly ascend/descend school bus stairs.
• Fast-paced movement between buses and groups is needed.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in school groups at School Gate.
• Provide orientation and assistance at Garden locations as assigned.
• Communicate updates with Registration Office and Education managers.
• Become conversant in activities and interests related to groups' needs.

Skills

Customer service

Stair climbing

Fast-paced movement

Outdoors work

Weather resilience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title:

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.
• Work periods: September 22, 2026-January 8, 2027, and March 17, 2027-June 11, 2027

Rate

• $18 per hour