Founded in 1891, The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and excellence of its programs in horticulture, education, and science. The NYBG is an advocate for the plant kingdom. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 106

CEO: Carrie Rebora Barratt

Joining The New York Botanical Garden - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

At The New York Botanical Garden most employees said they received feedback never. Learn More about your managers at The New York Botanical Garden.

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Never	100%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, The New York Botanical Garden employees earn $81,316. The New York Botanical Garden ranks in the Bottom 15% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at The New York Botanical Garden.

Average Salaries at The New York Botanical Garden by Department

$63k*

Design

$76k*

Marketing

$86k*

Operations

$50k*

Admin

$112k*

Business Dev

$60k*

Finance

$69k*

Customer Support

$94k*

$113k*

$127k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined The New York Botanical Garden, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Learn More about Professional Development at The New York Botanical Garden.

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No	100%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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