Coordinator of Family Programs

New York Botanical Garden•Bronx, NY

5d•$64,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develops innovative informal science and nature programs, materials and interpretative components for visiting children and their families for drop-in programs and special events in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden or at Garden-wide events. Develops, coordinates and teaches registered caregiver/child nature exploration program. Collaborates with Explainer Coordinator to train and mentor adult and teen staff and volunteers on best practices in program facilitation.

Requirements

BA in Botany, Environmental Science, Education, Museum Studies or related field, Masters preferred
Demonstrated ability in creating and leading outdoor inquiry- and play-based educational programs in informal settings for all ages/stages, especially for early learners and their caregivers
Experience developing curriculum for informal, outdoor science family programs
Experience mentoring /supervising adolescents and adults in a teaching role
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Team player, creative, deep attention to detail and organized

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and assess educational programs for visiting families led by adult volunteers and adolescent Explainers at the Adventure Garden, up to 200,000 family visitors annually.
Develop and produce with Creative Services team and ECAG Exhibits staff supporting materials and changing displays for family programs.
Manage loose materials for drop-in family visitors such as props, puppets, games and books.
Research and source materials and supplies for family programs.
Develop, plan and assess innovative outdoor nature study program for early learners and their caregivers highlighting the collections and grounds of NYBG in each season.
Collaborate with Explainer Coordinator to train adolescent staff and volunteers to implement drop-in and registered programs for visitors.
Collaborate with Explainer Coordinator to supervise teen Explainer Program.
Under supervision of Associate Director, manage appropriate budgets and monthly ledgers.
Supervise 12 acre indoor and outdoor educational facilities on weekends as scheduled and weekdays as necessary.
Provide on-site instruction for the visiting school groups using best inquiry-based teaching techniques as needed.
Actively participate in multi-session Children’s Education Professional Learning series with colleagues across department.
Collaborate with other ECAG staff to curate and care for teaching collection of plants in Greenhouse.