Greenhouse Program Manager

Appone; 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

Transit benefits (Pre-tax)

401(k) after one year

Job summary

The Horticultural Society of New York is seeking a Greenhouse Program Manager to lead educational programming, community engagement, and public events at the Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. You will report to the Director of the Greenhouse and Education Center and supervise staff and interns while advancing horticulture-based learning for diverse communities.

Responsibilities include program leadership, daily operations, staff supervision, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience managing program delivery and frontline staff.
• 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 curricula rooted in horticulture and environmental education.
• Manage on-site operations: scheduling, space preparation, and guest-facilitated sessions.
• Supervise educators, facilitators, and interns; provide coaching and professional development.
• Plan and execute public events, workshops, exhibitions, and open houses; coordinate with partners.
• Track participation metrics, prepare grant reports, and assist with budgets and planning.

Skills

Program management

Curriculum delivery

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Community engagement

Horticulture knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organization The mission of The Horticultural Society of New York is to improve human lives through horticulture. Our social service and public programs create green spaces in all neighborhoods as a vital part of social infrastructure, train people for jobs that grow and sustain green communities, and develop fresh approaches to improve New Yorkers' health, well-being, and environment through horticulture.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Greenhouse Program Manager

The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) seeks a creative and strategic Greenhouse Program Manager to lead educational programming, community engagement, and public events at the Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. Reporting to the Director of the Greenhouse and Education Center and with the support of GPSWFs, the Greenhouse Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation of a diverse portfolio of horticulture-based educational experiences serving children, families, educators, older adults, workforce development participants, and community members. This individual will position the Greenhouse and Education Center as a vibrant destination for learning, wellness, environmental stewardship, and community connection.

The Horticultural Society of New York brings plants into the places where daily life happens, especially in neighborhoods with the least access to green space. We turn “unplantable” urban spaces—sidewalks, medians, traffic triangles, and streets—into gardens and plantings that last. We engage communities through learning, wellness, and paid work, so the benefits of plants are more accessible to New Yorkers across our city.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Curriculum Implementation

• Implement, and oversee educational programming for diverse audiences.

• Administer directly and support others in delivering The Hort’s seasonal and year-round curricula rooted in horticulture, environmental education, food growing, and community stewardship.

• Ensure internal and externally facilitated programming that aligns with The Hort's mission and strategic priorities.

• Evaluate and continuously improve program quality and participant outcomes.

Daily operations and scheduling

• Serve as the point of contact person on-site across assigned shifts, including opening and closing.

• Resolve front-line problems and maintain a safe, orderly, welcoming site.

• Prepare spaces, materials, and setups for booked programs and guest-facilitated sessions.

• Coordinate the weekly scheduling of staff assigned to the Greenhouse.

• Support all program logistics, including space, scheduling, and daily presence.

Program Management & Staff Supervision

• Supervise educators, facilitators, and interns assigned to work at the Greenhouse

• Provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities.

• Ensure program delivery is consistent, inclusive, and high quality.

Events & Public Programming

• Lead plant-focused community events, seasonal celebrations, workshops, exhibitions, and open houses.

• Coordinate logistics with operations staff and external partners.

• Support fundraising and donor engagement events held at the site.

Evaluation, Grants & Administration

• Support tracking participation metrics and program outcomes.

• Prepare reports for grants, funders, and organizational leadership.

• Assist with program budgets and strategic planning.

• Other tasks, as directed

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/ English)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50+ pounds and comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability to squat, lift, stretch, bend, sit and stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to perform physical labor outside in all weather conditions.

• Comfort navigating the subway, bus, streets, and other modes of transportation throughout NYC

Benefits

The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package, term life insurance policy, and Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include transit, Flexible Spending Account, medical, dental, and vision insurance. A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after one year of service.

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm

• Work Locations: Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Greenhouse and Education Center, and other approved locations

• Reports to: Director, Greenhouse and Education Center

• Salary: 66,300-68,000 annual salary

• Background Check: Facilitators may be screened by the DOE Office of Personnel Investigation and submit fingerprints