Firepit Monitor

Position Overview

Firepit Monitors are part of the team that helps create a warm and welcoming experience for guests during New England Botanic Garden’s Night Lights event, running November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027. This is an outdoor, evening position.

Responsibilities

• Light and safely maintain one or more Solo Stoves throughout the evening.
• Monitor assigned firepits to ensure visitor safety.
• Provide prepared roasting sticks and restock firewood as needed.
• Keep the area tidy by cleaning up trash and dropped marshmallows.
• Greet and talk with visitors, answer questions, share information about the Garden, and offer directions.
• Monitor the nearby train display (depending on assigned location).
• Create a welcoming and positive experience for every guest.

Training

Firepit Monitors will receive in-person training before November 22.  You’ll be supervised by the Senior Operations Manager, with nightly support from the Manager on Duty and Garden Monitor.

Schedule

This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position.

• Shifts run 3:30 PM–10:00 PM each evening from November 19 through January 3, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The Garden is open for Night Lights on New Year’s Eve.
• Firepit Monitors work at least two shifts per week.
• Shifts are self-assigned via Microsoft Teams, which can be accessed by computer or phone.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old. Work permits are required for ages 16–17 before the first shift.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment.
• Experience working with the public is helpful.
• Must have reliable transportation to the Garden.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions: 

• Use provided hand tools to safely open, tend, and load firepits.
• Lift up to 20 pounds, and bend or twist as needed.
• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• Use standard communication devices (e.g., radio or phone).
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Note: The duties and physical demands described above are considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).