Horticultural Fellowship (Under the K Bridge Park)
NBK Parks seeks to provide an enriching horticultural and ecological experience for seasonal Fellows while utilizing their presence to assist moving forward larger regenerative projects for future internal and external organizational purposes. Fellowship programs aim to be collaborative, didactic and imbued with meaning that participants can leverage for future professional and personal endeavors.
Fellows will gain:
— Hands-on skills through practical horticultural experiences
— Networking opportunities with ecological practitioners & other horticultural enthusiasts
— In-person commitments at Under the K Bridge Park on Friday afternoons from for 10 weeks from April – mid June
Spring 2025 Fellowship Dates
Start: Friday, April 4, 2025
End: Friday, June 6, 2025
How to Apply
Email jobs@nbkparks.org using the subject line “Horticultural Fellowship Application” with the your resume and a written response to these questions: What do you hope to learn as an NBK Parks Horticultural Fellow? How does this Fellowship align with your experiences and goals? Optional: You may submit 2 additional relevant materials, such as a work portfolio or references.
Application Deadline: MARCH 3, 2025
event info
Help us cultivate biodiversity in the heart of industrial Brooklyn by assisting our Horticultural team with seasonal tasks in our Native Plant Nursery. Meet at the UTK Nursery Entrance near Scott Ave; 11AM – 1PM. Sign up!
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