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

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.

Admin Roles in Development, Comms & Events

POSITIONS POSTED: February 11, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2025
START DATE: May 1, 2025

— Project Manager: Events [PDF]

— Manager: Creative and Content [PDF]

— Manager: Development [PDF]

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Field Roles in Horticulture & Operations

POSITIONS POSTED: January 27, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2025
START DATE: April 1, 2025

— Maintenance Crew [PDF]

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TO APPLY
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and accepted no later than February 28, 2025. Qualified candidates  should submit a cover letter and resume (as one PDF document) via email with the job title above as the subject line to jobs@nbkparks.org. We will contact only those individuals whose applications are being considered.

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ABOUT NBK PARKS
North Brooklyn Parks Alliance’s (NBK Parks), formerly known as Open Space Alliance, was founded 20 years ago in 2003. The organization is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and equitable network of parks and open spaces in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. nbkparks.org / @nbkparks

ABOUT UNDER THE K
Under the K Bridge Park is located under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. When Under the K opened in 2021, it transformed seven acres of formerly underutilized land in Greenpoint’s Industrial Business Zone into a space where culture and nature can thrive together. The park is programmed and maintained by the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance through an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation. @underthek

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NBKParks is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented communities.