Greenhouse Education Programs Manager

The Horticultural Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax benefits

401(k) after one year

Job summary

The Horticultural Society of New York seeks a creative Greenhouse Program Manager to lead educational programming, community engagement, and public events at the Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in NYC. This role reports to the Director and works with staff and partners to deliver horticulture-based learning for diverse communities.

You will oversee curriculum implementation, daily operations, scheduling, staff supervision, events, and evaluation; manage

Qualifications

• Experience managing program delivery and front-line staff, ideally at a community, education, or public-facing site.
• 2+ years of experience managing educational or community programs.
• Experience delivering curriculum and facilitating learning for diverse audiences.
• Strong operational skills for scheduling and staff management.
• Familiarity with horticulture, gardening, urban agriculture, or environmental education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational programming for diverse audiences and oversee curriculum implementation.
• Coordinate daily operations, scheduling, and on-site presence across shifts.
• Supervise educators, facilitators, and interns with coaching and professional development.
• Plan and execute plant-focused community events, workshops, and open houses.
• Support evaluation, reporting for grants, and program budgeting.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

Operations scheduling

Horticulture knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Horticultural Society of New York seeks a creative Greenhouse Program Manager to lead educational programming, community engagement, and public events at the Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in NYC. This role reports to the Director and works with staff and partners to deliver horticulture-based learning for diverse communities.

You will oversee curriculum implementation, daily operations, scheduling, staff supervision, events, and evaluation; manage