Greenest Block in Brooklyn Judges (Temporary)

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Start Date: June 9  Compensation: $22 per hour, plus daily lunch expenses.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is looking for two horticulturists to work as judges for the first round of the 2025 Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. We expect 100–150 blocks to enter. Judging this contest is a great way to learn about the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn and its many environments. Orientation and training of judges will be provided beforehand. This position runs from June 9 through June 27, 2025

Responsibilities/Duties

• First-round judges work in a team of two and are driven block to block by BBG staff, which coordinates the contest. Expect to work 8 hours and cover around 15 blocks per day (more or less depending on the number of entrants).
• Judges evaluate each block based on established criteria, complete and turn in score sheets at the end of each day, and tabulate results at the end of the first round of judging.
• Judges also photograph exceptional window boxes, street tree beds, storefronts, and community garden streetscapes for further judging.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge about appropriate plantings for city residential and commercial blocks
• Interest/experience in community horticulture. Experience with native plants a plus.
• Detail oriented in filling out forms.
• High energy!

Additional Information

Email or mail letter stating interest and qualifications to:

Jibreel Cooper
Community Program Manager
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Email: jcooper@bbg.org

Contact Information

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Contact Name: Jibreel Cooper
Email: jcooper@bbg.org
Phone: 718-623-7385 (office phone)