Community Activities Guide Cleveland Botanical Garden Opportunity: Join the Education department in a rewarding role where you’ll nurture the love of gardening and nature in local communities! We’re looking for a friendly, energetic individual to support creative and interesting activities at community gardens across Cleveland. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children, ages 6-13, supporting youth development activities in their neighborhoods while assisting with projects that build social skills and resilience. If you have a passion for plants, outdoor education, and working with kids in their communities, this is the perfect role for you! Position Details: - Variable Employee Position with a weekly schedule of 4-15 hours
- General Program Season: September 1 - November 1
- Work Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Compensation: $15/hour
- Locations: Multiple community center sites across Cleveland
- Reports To: Community Engagement Education Coordinator
Key Responsibilities: - Support Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission, vision, and values through guiding social emotional and problem-solving activities.
- Assist with provided games, drop-in crafts and STEM exploration challenges in an informal outdoor setting.
- Collaborate with a diverse team to support implementation of community-building projects that activate and improve gardens for youth participants.
- Safely transport program supplies using your own vehicle.
- Track and report engagement according to a standardized system.
- Abide by weekly check-ins with supervisor to ensure project goals and priorities are met.
- Utilize provided digital tools to manage email, calendar, files, and scheduled shifts.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum of 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in, Education, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field, a plus
- One (1) year of experience guiding youth in education setting, a plus.
- Gardening experience a plus
- Clear communication and approachable customer service skills
- Ability to follow instructions, learn activities, and deliver lesson plans
- Valid drivers’ license and acceptable driving record required
- Applicants must have their own reliable transportation
- Applicant must be patient, hardworking, flexible, and able to work under pressure
- Applicant must use or learn to use provided Microsoft Outlook account routinely
- Must pass a criminal background check
Physical Requirements Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation: - Ability to lift 30 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Sitting, standing, kneeling, and sometimes hiking on uneven surfaces
- Ability to adapt to dynamic outdoor situations
- Ability to occasionally set up and tear down folding tables, chairs, and pop-up tents
Apply: Review of applications with begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Holden Forests & Gardens (Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. We seek skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced individuals to join our staff and enhance our reputation as one of the country’s foremost public gardens.
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