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Job Description Director of Visual Art Education - Manhasset, NY One River School of Art + Design Join a workplace that invests in you and connects you to a creative community. Overview: Join One River School of Art + Design to teach and mentor motivated students, work alongside practicing artists in a creative community, and manage and grow your team and student population. We are seeking a seasoned educator who wants to remain hands-on in the classroom, but who relishes the challenge of running a business. What You’ll Do: * Teach Art and / or Digital Design Classes: Teach weekly art and / or digital art classes and summer camps for a variety of ages and media * Ensure Student Success: Ensure student success in the studio and lab by actively engaging with students and teachers to observe, document and communicate their progress and opportunities for growth * Provide Hospitality Service & Communication: Conduct proactive check-ins with parents, students and families, support makeup scheduling, discuss student progress and opportunities for growth, upsells to additional classes / camps. * Implement One River Methodology Curriculum: Ensure teachers have lesson plans/resources on time and implement the One River Method through each class effectively and contribute to lesson plan development regularly * Develop Teaching Staff: Recruit, lead and manage part time educators and teaching artists staff to ensure exceptional educational experiences at the school * Develop Students: Teach weekly classes in drawing and painting ensuring students reach their full potential as artists * Member and Community Partner outreach: Foster relationships with members and outside groups ensuring that the art community is thriving and growing inside and outside the school. Including running gallery exhibitions * Run a best-in-class studio: Order and Re-stock art supplies, Clean and organize studio spaces and student artwork and oversee digital lab maintenance * Student Exhibitions: Collect, Curate and Install school & community exhibitions; plan and prompt the opening receptions for Student Shows and support parties and special events. Requirements: * BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus) * 5+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults. Digital art skills are a plus. * Art Program and teacher management experience. * Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress. * Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment * Passion for art history, contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset Compensation, Schedule and Benefits: * Competitive salaries plus generous quarterly bonuses based on school performance. Salaries up to $80K and increases commensurate with experience. * Generous PTO * A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours and * 401K plan * Company contributes to Health Coverage (you pick from a menu of options) * Take classes free at One River School * Promotion prospects - we are a growing organization looking to develop our talent from within * Training and development to prepare you for your role and for more responsibility in the future * Requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, to best support program activities and student needs One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Director of Horticulture About This Opportunity Queens Botanical Garden is seeking an experienced and mission-aligned leader for the newly created position of Director of Horticulture. They will lead all horticultural and sustainable agriculture initiatives and operations, and work with the Executive Director, Supervisor of Gardeners, and other key staff and board members to develop a vision and plan for the Garden’s future as it continues to grow and develop with the highest standards for environmental sustainability. They will also support the integration of horticulture with the work of the rest of the organization, including day-to-day operations and programming of our active public space. As an innovative institution that adopted environmental sustainability, climate mitigation, and green operations back in 2001 in its Master Plan, QBG is at an exciting and critical juncture. Within the next two – three years, the Garden will be completing construction of its state of the art LEED platinum certified Education Center, outdoor Pavilion, and Kids Culture/Discovery Garden, all of which will feature new gardens and collections. Also planned are a renovation of the Rose Garden, a new Welcome Garden near the North Gate entrance, and an Environmental Sustainability Quad that will serve as space to train the public in organic horticultural practices, composting, and green operations, and host volunteer opportunities. The Director of Hort will work closely with landscape architects who will be designing these respective gardens and also seek to improve our current gardens and collections in order to maximize the potential of every acre of the Garden. The Director of Hort will also serve to advance the Garden’s work in the media, at conferences and symposia, and networking events, as well as other public facing opportunities. In addition, they will seek to deepen the understanding of the public that QBG is a living museum and participate in research with collaborating institutions. As part of the senior leadership team, they will also help inform policies, strategic planning, and other organizational matters. Responsibilities • With key stakeholders, devise and maintain a Horticultural Master Plan that ensures long-term sustainability and comprehensive development and improvement of the Garden’s 39-acres, including collection management, ecological stewardship, access and visitor experience, educational programming, and infrastructure development, • Evaluate existing planted areas and use of Garden acreage, • Work with the Executive Director and key staff to develop immediate and long-term strategic horticultural and landscape design goals and create a list of key horticultural projects and assign priority status to those projects, • Develop ecologically sound planting and tree succession plans for the Garden, • Work with Supervisor of Gardeners to select appropriate plants for new installations and replacements throughout the Garden, • Work closely with contracted landscape architects and contractors to implement and reinforce the Garden’s design principles and standards, • Manage department staff including full time horticulture staff, part-time gardener, part-time garden assistant, seasonal staff, and interns; oversee evaluation process and payroll approval, • Recruit, hire, and onboard staff in collaboration with Supervisor of Gardeners, • Directly supervise Supervisor of Gardeners and Farm Manager, • Develop and lead trainings on horticulture and landscape design for field staff, • Oversee and participate in any horticultural related research, • Work with the Director of Development and participate in donor cultivation and stewardship efforts related to horticulture, including identifying new opportunities for donor engagement around horticultural initiatives, • Work with the Executive Director and Director of Programming to develop public engagement and horticultural education programming, • Lead occasional horticultural tours, nature tours, talks and other public engagement regarding our collections and horticulture, • Oversees the development of interpretive horticultural materials and signage with Director of Programs and other staff, • Oversee management of department budget and credit card, • Ensure compliance with QBG’s collective bargaining agreement, • Plan safety training for staff and ensure practices are OSHA-compliant, • Oversee the department’s fleet and equipment including gas- and electric-powered vehicles, machinery and small power tools; responsible for ongoing assessments and maintenance, organization, upgrades and replacements, • Ensure equipment is functional and collections are protected, • Represent Horticulture in interdepartmental projects and events; collaborate with QBG staff around public programming, donor/fundraising events, and educational activities, • Develop and maintain relationships with the Garden’s horticulture vendors; select vendors, manage relationships, and approve invoices for payment, • Support gardening as needed, • 10 years or more progressive experience in public horticulture or another horticultural institution, • A minimum of five years of supervisory experience and managing horticulture teams, • Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related field, or equivalent combination of work and certification; Master’s degree a plus, • Knowledge of and commitment to ecology, biodiversity, and sustainable horticultural and agricultural practices including integrated pest management and organic gardening, • Thorough knowledge of botanical garden collections, supporting science and sustainability practices with demonstrated creative design abilities, • Experience developing strategic plans or master plans a plus, • Commitment to interdepartmental collaboration and building relationships with QBG staff across the institution, • Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to problems, analyze situations, and implement actions in a timely manner; excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, • Research and program development experience, • Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate to staff, QBG senior staff and directors, and other Garden stakeholders, • Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs safely, move for long periods of time, and operate standard horticulture machinery, • Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings This is a full-time exempt position with weekly on-site work. Benefits offered include excellent medical, vision, dental and life insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, employee discounts, access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions, pension and other retirement savings plans. Schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with occasional required evenings and weekends. Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center. If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources. Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment. Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.

Job Description Visual Arts Activity Specialist for Elementary School Program, Ozone Park, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Visual Arts Activity Specialist will lead engaging, hands-on art classes for elementary school students (grades K–5) in an after-school program setting. The specialist will design and facilitate lessons that encourage creativity, self-expression, and exploration while being culturally aware and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Lessons will be differentiated to meet the varying skill levels, learning styles, and interests of students. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Plan and implement structured visual arts lessons (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, cultural art forms) that are developmentally appropriate for K–5 students., • Incorporate cultural awareness by introducing students to a wide range of artistic traditions, practices, and artists from diverse backgrounds., • Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Qualifications: • Experience teaching or facilitating visual arts activities with elementary-age children in school, camp, or community settings., • Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in visual arts, or equivalent training., • Knowledge of a wide variety of visual art techniques, mediums, and traditions., • Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively., • Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills., • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice., • Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance. Key Competencies Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.