Community Education Coordinator

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Organization

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Job Posted

December 19, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jennifer Kilcoyne

Contact Email

jkilcoyne@nebg.org

Contact Phone

508.869.6111 ext 131

Deadline to Apply

Location

Boylston, MA
United States
Under the guidance of the Manager of Youth Education, the Community Education Coordinator will lead efforts in developing and coordinating community partnerships and educational programs for youth and family audiences. The Community Education Coordinator is responsible for connecting with key community partners, and developing, teaching, and evaluating mission-related, audience focused learning experiences. This programming includes on and off-site school programs, community events, community programming on and off-site, and programs for youth and families in grades PreK - 12. As a part of the education team, the Community Education Coordinator assists in other areas of the department as needed to support the Garden in achieving its mission and commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming organization. This is a full-time position with benefits

Summary

  • Coordinate and lead on- and off-site educational programs and lessons relating to climate change, ecology, botany, arboriculture, conservation, environmental justice, and other topics as determined by the Manager of Youth Education for audiences in grades Pre-K to 12.
  • Lead and coordinate programs for community partners, including but not limited to Project Bloom and Growing Green programs.
  • Collaborate with the Manager of Youth Education to develop new and evaluate existing curriculum for community partnerships.
  • Ensure programs meet educational standards and desired outcomes. Continuously reference and update programs using the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
  • Evaluate and analyze data for current and future programs.
  • Build relationships and cultivate lasting partnerships with educators, community leaders, and youth organizations.
  • Promote the Garden’s community outreach programs, represent the Garden at local and state events, and identify outreach opportunities from a community relations perspective.
  • Collaborate with Education and Horticulture staff and community stakeholders to plan and execute community focused events on and offsite.
  • Assist with coordination of the Community Advisory Committee.
  • Manage, track, and fulfill grant requirements.
  • Assist with the planning and development of innovative programs, activities, and exhibitions including drop-in, free, and paid programs, family classes, traveling programs, birthday parties, summer camps, and scout programs.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

For a full job description please visit https://nebg.org/jobs-and-internships/   Please submit a letter of interest and resume through https://nebg.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

 

Compensation Information

This position pays $19-19.95/hr is Full time with benefits