Career Resources

Position Title: Scientific Illustrator

Organization: NYBG’s Institute of Systematic Botany

Job Description: 

We are currently looking for a scientific illustrator with experience in ink techniques and a strong background in botanical morphology to collaborate on the production of botanical illustrations for scientific publications. The work involves illustrating plant species based on herbarium specimens, photos, drawings, and technical descriptions, with special attention to morphological detail.

This is a project based on demand, i.e., illustrations will be requested as needed, without a fixed number of plates, but we anticipate rather constant demand for the successful artist’s work.

We are seeking someone with:

• Experience in scientific illustration, preferably botanical;
• Proficiency in ink drawing (on paper or digital);
• Basic knowledge of plant morphology;
• Ability to interpret taxonomic descriptions accurately.

For More Information: If you are interested, please share your portfolio (especially examples in ink) with Silvana Monteiro at smonteiro@nybg.org.

Date Posted: 9/17/25

Job Title: Lead Floral Designer

Organization:  Emil Yedowitz Florist – Yonkers, NY

Job Description: 

We are seeking an ambitious floral designer who is interested in growing along with our business, and helping to shape its future. The Lead Floral Designer will have substantial creative freedom while working within the shop’s quality and pricing standards. This is a hands-on position for someone who can consistently produce polished arrangements, manage multiple orders and deadlines, and provide day-to-day direction to seasonal and junior floral designers.

Salary: $22 per hour + Annual Profit Share Bonus

For More Information: Please email your resume or brief summary of your relevant work experience, Three to six photos of your floral work or a link to an online portfolio, and A short note describing your interest in the role and general schedule availability to: emilyedowitzflowers@gmail.com with the subject line “Lead Floral Designer – Your Name”.

Date Posted: 9/24/26

Job Title: Assistant Director of Horticulture

Organization: Hudson River Park

Job Description: 

The Assistant Director will report to the AVP of Horticulture & Maintenance and provide day to day leadership of zone management, horticultural infrastructure and equipment, quality assurance, staff supervision and development, project planning and management. In addition, the Assistant Director from time to time, may be tasked to provide project management support elsewhere within the Operations Unit of the Trust. The successful candidate shall monitor horticultural systems, tasks, and activities throughout the park and help implement horticultural plans established by the AVP. The Assistant Director must be able to work independently, provide assistance and direction to staff, and make timely, sound decisions.

Salary: Annual Salary $90,000-$110,000

For More Information: Submit a resume and cover letter to Matthew Post, AVP of Horticulture & Maintenance at resumes@hrpt.ny.gov. Indicate Job Code: 2026 Assistant Director of Horticulture in the subject line of the email.

Date Posted: 10/19/26

Job Title: Park Crew Member

Organization: Madison Square Park Conservancy (NYC)

Job Description: 

Reporting to the Associate Park Managers, the Park Crew Members are responsible for day-to-day set up and clean-up in the park. Park Crew Members will be expected to participate in other Conservancy activities as needed and to work in cooperation with all team members.

Salary: $20 per hour

For More Information: To apply, please submit via email attachment a cover letter and resume including names and complete contact information for three references to jobs@madisonsquarepark.org

Date Posted: 10/19/26

Job Title: Leader Gardener

Organization: Nesi Brown Design, NYC

Job Description: 

We are seeking a Lead Gardener for a boutique landscape design firm. Some of the responsibilities will include maintaining and care for high-end residential gardens, plant, prune, fertilize, water, and monitor overall plant health.

Salary: $35 per hour

For More Information: Please email your resume, two professional references, and a brief introduction describing your gardening experience and the types of properties you’ve maintained to: nesibrowndesign@gmail.com

Date Posted: 9/24/26

Job Title: Gardener I or II

Organization: Central Park and the Central Park Conservancy

Job Description: 

The Gardener in the Landscape Management Department of the Central Park Conservancy provides all manner of care to the landscape and planting areas within the park. The Gardener supports the care and maintenance of hardscape areas within an assigned Section. The Gardener works under the guidance of the Section Manager, Assistant Manager and Foreperson. It is expected that the Gardener will work within and across their Section and with other staff in Landscape Management to perform their primary tasks.

Salary: Gardener I: $48,000 – $59,800 / Gardener II: $55,000 – $69,000

For More Information: Apply online

Date Posted: 9/24/26

The Landscape Design Student & Alumni Association (LDSA) encourages a dynamic exchange of information among students, faculty, and alumni. It provides networking opportunities, as well as indispensable Q&A service via Slack available to all members. Monthly meetings from October-March feature guest speakers and informal design critiques, and are focused on topics in the professional arena. All students and alumni in Landscape Design, Horticulture, and Gardening are invited to attend.

To Join: Contact Elaine Yellen at 914-723-4090 for more information.