Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Supervisor: Executive Director
Salary Classification: Part-Time, Hourly

Woodlands Garden is looking for an independently driven and creative thinker to fill the position of Program Coordinator.

As a small nonprofit organization, Woodlands Garden’s mission is to preserve a woodland garden as an urban sanctuary to educate and engage the community in the natural world. By building on a generous gift from the family of Chet and Gene Morse, Woodlands provides respite from urban bustle in Decatur, GA, inviting visitors to appreciate its cultivated and natural beauty. This 7.1-acre native garden includes a Georgia piedmont native garden and the Morse family heritage garden. Learn more at woodlandsgarden.org.

This hands-on coordinator position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Garden’s adult and youth education programs, including overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programs concurrent with the development of a yearly schedule of educational events and the development of curricula and supporting materials for our youth education program. Additional duties include managing partnerships and collaborations related to all educational programing and developing and tracking an annual operating plan and budget.

Duties will include the following:

Conceptualize, plan, coordinate and implement a schedule of educational programming for all ages featuring offerings that align with the Garden's mission and connect to the seasons of the greenspace
Build upon past program offerings while developing new opportunities with a focus on audience
Research and propose new program ideas and potential partners
Engage school groups by developing curriculum unique to Woodlands
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and visitors of all ages and abilities

Principle Responsibilities: • Adult Education

• Schedule adult education speakers for lectures and workshops
• Contribute to the production of the Garden’s publications, including the e-newsletter
• Supply content for social media, website, and publicity articles including press releases • Plan and lead garden tours
• Help to teach classes/workshops or coordinate other experts to lead
• Field visitor inquires as needed

• Youth Education
• Schedule school group visits and/or coordinate volunteers
• Organize, train, and manage our youth education volunteers

• Order supplies as needed

• Set up workspaces as needed • Development/Board Support

• Participate in Garden Board meetings as required including producing Board Report for meetings and strategic planning

• Prepare end-of-year report on all educational activities

• Coordinate and lead Program and Education Committees

  Desired qualifications: The position is intended for those with an existing knowledge of executing a program from beginning to end and interest in furthering this skillset. Computer savvy skills appreciated. Characteristics of Program Coordinator may include: good listener, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and excitement to collaborate with others. Priority will be placed on applicants with degree focused on Horticulture, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, or similar field.

  Education/Qualifications: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with studies in the area of horticulture, natural science, public garden administration, and/or education preferred. Knowledge of environmental education and informal education. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the natural sciences. Work experience in the areas of non-profits and education is desirable, in particular, previous experience at a botanic garden, arboretum, or museum though not required.

  Personal Qualities and Skills: This position requires a professional manner, excellent interpersonal communication (both written and verbal), organizational ability, and administrative skills. Preferred candidates will have working knowledge of curriculum development, of Microsoft Office products, and Google web apps. Candidates must be able to work independently and as a team player. The job requires occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.

  Work Schedule: This is a part-time, 20/hr a week position. Office hours are flexible Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. It requires occasional evening/weekend work.

  Start Date: Early 2024
  Location: Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30030 Compensation: Pay depends on experience
  Work schedule: 15-20 hours a week, to be arranged with staff
  To apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to: Kate McAlpin, Executive Director
  kate@woodlandsgarden.org