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Horticultural Fellowship

The North Brooklyn Parks Alliance Horticultural Fellowship is a twelve-week volunteer program with special opportunities and perks: horticultural skill building in our nursery and seed plots, training in data collection and identification using iNaturalist, and experience managing volunteers at stewardship events. This program is ideal for high school graduates, college students, or individuals seeking to add horticultural experience to their resumes. As a Fellow you will:

  • Volunteer weekly at Under the K Bridge Park on Fridays for 5 hours (~50 hours total over a 12 week period).
  • Be encouraged to attend and assist with 5 weekend stewardship events. 
  • Join NBK Parks staff as guests for professional development opportunities and special events, like the Annual Fall Gala.
  • Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the program; you may be offered letters of recommendation or consideration for future horticultural positions.
  • Spring Fellowship is from April 1 – June 30; Fall Fellowship is from October 15 – December 15.

To apply, interested applicants should email info@nbkparks.org with subject NBPA Horticultural Fellowship including a cover letter responding to the following prompts: What do you hope to learn as a NBParks Horticultural Fellow? How does this align with your prior experience and career goals? Include any other information you feel would be relevant to securing your position. Resumes are encouraged but not required. Please include at least one reference with an email and phone number. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but we will not take on more than 4 fellows at a time.

Garden Club: Open Volunteer

  • Join our regular volunteer gardening sessions at Under the K Bridge Park, McGolrick, Park, and Bushwick Inlet Park. Learn how to identify native and invasive species, propagate and transplant plants from our nursery, pull weeds, care for trees, and connect with your neighbors in the process. Led by Lisa Bloodgood, NBK Parks Director of Horticulture and Stewardship and our garden experts. — >> Sign Up Today!

Under the K Bridge Park – Gardener (1 Job Opening) 

  • Seasonal (April 15 – November 15), hourly, 35 hours/week at $20/hour
  • Work takes place at Under the K Bridge Park; may also support small-scale gardening efforts in other spaces cared for by North Brooklyn Parks Alliance
  • Maintains health of the gardens and all planted areas within the park, assists with seasonal projects (such as soil remediation, nursery production, seed collection), and works alongside Grounds Crew Members to keep the park free of litter, pet waste, and weeds
  • Able to use horticulture tools and basic power tools safely and effectively
  • Able to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Must have a smartphone and valid NY State driver’s license
  • Reports to Director of Horticulture & Stewardship
  • Application due 3/18/24. Learn More

Under the K Bridge Park – Maintenance Technician (1 Job Opening)

  • Seasonal (April 15 – November 15), hourly, 35 hours/week at $21/hour
  • Work takes place at Under the K Bridge Park; may also support operations efforts in other spaces cared for by North Brooklyn Parks Alliance
  • Maintains and repairs park facilities and equipment; keeps the park free of litter, graffiti, pet waste, and weeds; assists with light construction, landscaping, and build projects
  • Able to use power tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Able to perform manual labor in all weather conditions
  • Must have a smartphone and valid NY State driver’s license
  • Reports to Assistant Director of Operations, collaborates with Foreman
  • Application due 3/18/24. Learn More

Neighborhood Operations – Mobile Crew  (3 Job Openings)

  • Seasonal (April 15 – November 15), hourly, 35 hours/week at $20/hour
  • Work is based at Under the K Bridge Park and includes mobile service routes throughout Brooklyn Community Board District 1
  • Supports the care and maintenance of public plazas, dog runs, and public spaces, including trash, graffiti, and pet waste removal, storm drain clearing, and timely response to service requests
  • Able to use basic power tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Able to perform manual labor in all weather conditions
  • Must have a smartphone and valid NY State driver’s license
  • Reports to Assistant Director of Operations
  • Application due 3/18/24. Learn More

Under the K Bridge Park – Event Production Crew  (2 Job Openings)

  • Seasonal (April 15 – November 1), hourly, 30 hours/week at $21/hour
  • Work takes place at Under the K Bridge Park
  • Support all aspects of UTK’s concerts and programming, including day-of-event preparation and breakdown, liaising with internal teams and event partners, and conducting crowd control
  • Able to use basic power tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Able to perform manual labor in all weather conditions
  • Must have a smartphone and valid NY State driver’s license
  • Reports to Assistant Director of Operations, collaborates with Deputy Director
  • Application due 3/18/24. Learn More