Coordinator of Family Programs

NYBG Job Description

Position Summary:

Develops innovative informal science and nature programs, materials and interpretative components for visiting children and their families for drop-in programs and special events in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden or at Garden-wide events. Develops, coordinates and teaches registered caregiver/child nature exploration program. Collaborates with Explainer Coordinator to train and mentor adult and teen staff and volunteers on best practices in program facilitation.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and assess educational programs for visiting families led by adult volunteers and adolescent Explainers at the Adventure Garden, up to 200,000 family visitors annually.
• Develop and produce with Creative Services team and ECAG Exhibits staff supporting materials and changing displays for family programs. Manage loose materials for drop-in family visitors such as props, puppets, games and books.
• Research and source materials and supplies for family programs.
• Develop, plan and assess innovative outdoor nature study program for early learners and their caregivers highlighting the collections and grounds of NYBG in each season.
• Collaborate with Explainer Coordinator to train adolescent staff and volunteers to implement drop-in and registered programs for visitors.
• Collaborate with Explainer Coordinator to supervise teen Explainer Program.
• Under supervision of Associate Director, manage appropriate budgets and monthly ledgers.
• Supervise 12 acre indoor and outdoor educational facilities on weekends as scheduled and weekdays as necessary.
• Provide on-site instruction for the visiting school groups using best inquiry-based teaching techniques as needed.
• Actively participate in multi-session Children’s Education Professional Learning series with colleagues across department.
• Collaborate with other ECAG staff to curate and care for teaching collection of plants in Greenhouse.

Qualifications:

• BA in Botany, Environmental Science, Education, Museum Studies or related field, Masters preferred
• Demonstrated ability in creating and leading outdoor inquiry- and play-based educational programs in informal settings for all ages/stages, especially for early learners and their caregivers
• Experience developing curriculum for informal, outdoor science family programs
• Experience mentoring/supervising adolescents and adults in a teaching role
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Team player, creative, deep attention to detail and organized

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to,at minimum, stand; walk; sit; use hands, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday, 9:30am-5:30pm

Salary: $64,000

Benefits:

• 15 Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at Show email. 

If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.

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