Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

“More than ever, we all need a space like this in our life to come be quiet, reflect, take a breath,” said Jessica Baker Vodoor, President and CEO of Snug Harbor. “People come here and are amazed this is in New York City. Snug Harbor and the NY Chinese Scholar’s Garden are where you can come and find some peace and quiet, and reflect, and have some beautiful time with your family and friends.” Thanks to PIX11 for their incredible piece! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eWZm8MdP

Now hiring: We're looking for a full-time Finance & Sales Manager! The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, be proficient in managing event ticketing operations, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. As the Finance & Sales Manager, you will lead a team, manage relationships with external and internal partners, and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eqk9PaRX

Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for their $2.1 million grant, which will allow us to complete the final phase of renovations to our historic Music Hall! “Snug Harbor is so grateful to the leadership and vision of the New York State Council of the Arts and our state representatives for coming together to close the funding gap needed to re-open the Snug Harbor Music Hall,” said Jessica Vodoor, president and CEO of Snug Harbor. Read more from the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com: https://lnkd.in/eH6gJuAp

Congratulations to Meredith Sladek, Marketing & Communications Manager at Snug Harbor! Meredith was awarded the 20 Under 40 Leadership Award with SIEDC. Meredith has been a one-person marketing, communications, and public relations team for Snug Harbor, revolutionizing our data systems and digital assets, and her productivity and achievements are truly remarkable. Thank you for your service, Meredith! We're glad to have you as a part of our team.

On April 13, Snug Harbor celebrated the 25th anniversary of the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden. We're so grateful to announce support from our incredible New York State representatives to fund needed improvements to the garden: Assembly Member Charles D. Fall has supported phase 1 of the restoration with a generous $1 million dollar allocation, and Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton unveiled an additional $500k in state capital support. Thank you to both of these visionary leaders! Also, a big thanks to SI Borough President President Vito J. Fossella, DCLA Commissioner Laurie Cumbo, NYC Council Member Kamillah Hanks, and former State Senator Diane J. Savino for celebrating this investment in our community’s treasure with us.

Now accepting applications: We're looking for a full-time, seasonal Farm Team Member - Production to join us from April to December, focused on our day-to-day production operations, from starting seedlings in our greenhouses in the spring. to spreading compost and cover crop in the fall. and everything in between! Experience in production farming is highly preferred but not required. A positive, collaborative, and energetic approach is required. This job requires attention to detail while juggling multiple tasks, communication, and strong record-keeping skills. Is that you or someone you know? Read more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eVDKKWhQ

Congratulations to Andrea Stuart, Service Learning Coordinator at Snug Harbor! Andrea has been awarded the Community Service Award with Nonprofit Staten Island. Andrea has been an integral part of the Community Impact team here at Snug Harbor, helping foster and grow our workforce development and volunteership programs, allowing us to engage with the community in exciting and fulfilling ways. Thank you for your service, Andrea! We're glad to have you as a part of our team.

Raise a glass and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor! On April 13, we'll toast this special event and share the restoration plans for the garden beginning this year, the Year of the Wood Dragon. Tickets to this elegant experience: https://ow.ly/Ahya50R2oeA

Now hiring for the Heritage Farm: We're looking for a part-time, seasonal Farm Market Coordinator to join us from April - December, focused on our day-to-day CSA handling and distribution operations, weekly farm stands, and wholesale deliveries. This is a sales position and requires someone who is enthusiastic about local produce and cooking and committed to meaningful customer engagement. If that's you or someone you know, apply here! https://lnkd.in/eqdSpcyd