[CLOSED] Garden-based Learning Facilitator

Organization

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Job Posted

January 5, 2023

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Sarah Ellis

Contact Email

sbellis@cityofmadison.com

Contact Phone

(608)245-5791

Location

Madison, WI
United States
The position of Garden-based Learning Facilitator fulfills the Olbrich Botanical Gardens vision of being a locally treasured and globally renowned source of beauty and education celebrating the importance of plants in a sustainable world. The Garden-based Learning Facilitator internship aids the Education Department staff in the implementation of plant-based or environmentally focused educational programs for children & their parents, teachers, and other caregivers.

Summary

The Garden-based Learning Facilitator internship aids the Education Department staff in the implementation of plant-based or environmentally focused educational programs for children & their parents, teachers, and other caregivers. This position will manage the daily upkeep of the onsite children's garden, assist with pop-up programming in the main garden space and annual special events, and lead teach garden-based early childhood classes. There may be opportunities to participate in field trips to other gardens and horticultural presentations.

Please email or mail a completed general application, cover letter and resume to Sarah Ellis (sbellis@cityofmadison.com) by February 10, 2023.

Application and position description can be found here:

Compensation Information

$15.00 per hour; 30-35 hours per week