Seasonal Gardener in New York

The seasonal gardener is a temporary employee of Friends of the High Line and an integral part of the park’s Operations team. Under the general supervision of the Director of Horticulture and the Horticulture Manager, the seasonal gardener is responsible for the care and maintenance of the High Line’s landscape and living collections. Working interactively with a team of horticulturists, maintenance technicians, environmental service technicians, and horticulture administrators, the seasonal gardener’s responsibilities include all aspects of monitoring and caring for the High Line’s landscapes, including diverse plantings of herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs, hardscape elements, and public use of the park.

This is a full-time, temporary, non exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.00. This is a seasonal position with a start date is Monday, February 24, 2025 and a planned end date is Friday September 26, 2025. Please note that these dates may be adjusted due to...

The seasonal gardener is a temporary employee of Friends of the High Line and an integral part of the park’s Operations team. Under the general supervision of the Director of Horticulture and the Horticulture Manager, the seasonal gardener is responsible for the care and maintenance of the High Line’s landscape and living collections. Working interactively with a team of horticulturists, maintenance technicians, environmental service technicians, and horticulture administrators, the seasonal gardener’s responsibilities include all aspects of monitoring and caring for the High Line’s landscapes, including diverse plantings of herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs, hardscape elements, and public use of the park.

This is a full-time, temporary, non-exempt position. This position will report to the Horticulture Manager. Seasonal employment runs from until September.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist year-round Horticulture staff with the tasks...