Manager of Adult Education

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Adult Education Department including symposia, workshops, lectures, traveling programs, free programs, interpretive media, and more. 
• Develop strategies for departmental growth including a vision and a 5-year plan for adult education that aligns with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
• Plan and carry out a year-round calendar of over 400 fee-based and free adult classes and activities that demonstrably reach new and engage diverse audiences.
• Coordinate and manage over 40 contract instructors to teach programs on topics including wellness, food and drink, gardening, visual arts, and more. 
• Develop and teach classes for adults. 
• Create original interpretive content for an adult audience including videos, handouts, and signage.
• Create and implement an evaluation strategy for new and existing programs and utilize the feedback to alter, strengthen and expand programming.
• Audit programs to evaluate instructor performance and ensure program quality.
• Continuously update departmental policies and procedures and manage program logistics including scheduling, program setup, instructor contracts and registration pages. 
• Develop new partnerships and utilize existing partnerships with outside organizations to enhance adult learning and reach new audiences. 
• Develop and manage the adult education budget, authorize and track departmental expenditures, and evaluate return on investment for all programming in terms of engagement versus expense. 
• Contribute to the development and management of grants affecting the adult education program.
• Pilot new program content and formats, including professional development opportunities focused on climate change, gardening, and horticulture. 
• Work collaboratively with exhibitions and public events staff to create engaging tie-ins (workshops, tours, lectures, print or digital resources, etc.) for an adult audience. 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Leadership and Interpersonal Relations

• Able to speak and write effectively to ensure functional communication with co-workers, community partners, and program attendees.
• Able to strengthen and build effective working relationships with a diverse community of educators, visitors, students, volunteers, instructors, and staff, demonstrating cultural competence and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to fulfill grant requirements, create new programs, and leverage the use of the garden and plant collections for classes.
• Ability to work within and outside of the Education Department to leverage existing community partnerships and identify new ones.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a diverse team to accomplish shared goals.
• Can effectively adapt to change; can shift gears comfortably; is flexible and embraces change with a “can-do” attitude.
• Recognize problems and constructively identify and propose solutions.
• Commitment to New England Botanic Garden’s mission and demonstrated interest in teaching about plants and the natural world.

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