Education Specialist

This position is at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG). The USBG is a public garden in the legislative branch and was established by Congress in 1820. The Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. We provide educational experiences to 1 million visitors annually, present horticultural displays and exhibits, strive to break down barriers to inclusion, and advance the exchange of ideas and information.

For full job description and to apply, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/803004000 

This is a temporary / not-to-exceed (NTE) 13-month position.

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), Learning & Engagement (L&E) Division, Learning & Outreach (L&O) Branch. Major Duties Include:

Educational Program Facilitation and Work

Assists with the development and facilitation of informal educational programs and hands-on activities for engagements at the Garden and at off-site events and venues, as well as volunteer and intern training.

Facilitates and supports informal educational programs and hands-on activities for various audiences using inquiry-and object-based learning techniques. Programs may include, but are not limited to, Pre-K through 12 school field trip programs, teacher professional development, off-site community engagement programs, family programs, discovery carts, drop-in engagement activities.

Collaborates with L&O team members in the drafting of educational goals, objectives, and outcomes for programs.

Assures that programs are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility objectives and follow safe work practices.

As needed, drafts educational content for website, social media, brochures, handouts, interpretive signs, and curriculum for review by the science, Horticulture, and L&E Team.

Educational Program Administration and Collaboration

Supports the Learning & Outreach Team and other pertinent stakeholders in the scheduling of field trips, educational programs, and related on-site and virtual meetings using a variety of scheduling tools.

Recommends lessons and materials for educational programming in a garden museum setting and for community engagement events.

Assists with education program data management through data entry, retrieval, consolidation, and analysis, data labeling, and data visualization.

Educational Supplies Maintenance and Management

Works with the L&O Team and broader L&E team to identify, organize, and order needed educational supplies.

In collaboration with other L&E, Operations and Horticulture team members, supports the setup and take-down of educational programs, including setting up tables and chairs and engagement-specific supplies and equipment.

Ensures that Classroom and other educational locations and materials setups are compliant with established accessibility and safety practices.

Publicizes Educational Programs

Collaborates with the USBG Senior Communications Specialist and other L&E team members to enhance public understanding and awareness of educational programs, activities, and projects of the USBG.

Supports the publicizing of educational programs through the utilization of various tools, such as event and email management platforms.