Communication Skills, Conservation, Diversity, Ecosystems, Educational Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Multitasking, Natural Resources, Project/Program Management, State Laws and Regulations, Sustainability, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Type
Part-time, Temporary
Description
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking an Education Programs Assistant to facilitate family programming in the Children's Garden, primarily on Sundays. Under direction of the Senior Manager of Youth Programs, the Youth Programs Assistant will work with the Education Department to support family programming in Children's Garden, Garden-wide interpretive stations, and periodic classes and festivals. Hours will be primarily on Sundays, May - October from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. with a periodic shift on a Saturday and weekday.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with execution for Family Programs in the Children's Garden on Sundays, this would include greeting volunteers, setting up interactive stations, resupplying stations and if needed, facilitating a station
Assist in maintaining volunteer relationships and program materials
Assist with monitoring the Garden's Youth Programs Volunteers, Junior League and National Charity League Volunteers
Support active Discovery and SPEAK Volunteer Interpretive stations and periodically support weekend classes
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Youth Programs
Requirements
High school graduate with a minimum of 2 years of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent relevant work experience
Must be able to display excellent communication and interpersonal skills while managing volunteers and working with visitors
The ideal candidate will have experience or an interest in education, and young children/youth activities
Punctual, reliable, and flexible
Be available to work 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. most Sundays May - October and some Saturdays and weekdays as needed
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 35 lbs. and work outdoors in variable weather conditions
Mental Requirements
Be prepared to multitask and be willing to adapt to changing situations
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.
It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Atlanta Botanical Garden Core Values
Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard