Education Programs Coordinator, Harvest Garden

Descanso Gardens Foundation•La Cañada Flintridge, CA

2d•$22

About The Position

A key member of the Education and Exhibitions team, the Education Programs Coordinator, Harvest Garden, works under the direction of the Manager of Partnerships and Nature Access to coordinate all activities pertaining to Descanso's Education Programs, including the Harvest Garden program, summer camp, special events, field trips, teacher professional development, events, workshops, lectures, with a focus on programs occurring in the Harvest Garden space. This position is highly visible, working directly with schools, visitors, and volunteers of Descanso Gardens in addition to working with internal and contracted team members.

Requirements

2 years' experience as an educator required; outdoor education and experience programming for adults with developmental differences strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills.
Highly developed organizational skills, ability to conceive and implement programs from inception to completion.
Ability to respond flexibly and well in a dynamic work environment.
A valid Driver's License is required.
Experience working with volunteers.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace.
Basic knowledge of business processes such as accounts receivables, accounts payables.
Other critical attributes include: a high degree of warmth; strong interpersonal communication skills; a well-developed sense of humour; the flexibility and philosophical orientation to function effectively with staff, team members, students, teachers, parents, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Coordinates public programs, school visits, and other events, with a focus on programs that take place in the Harvest Garden space.
Oversees content development, logistics, and implementation of the Harvest Garden program, Little Owls, Little Explorers, and other programs as needed.
Interfaces with external partners and internal staff to ensure excellent visitor experiences at programs and in the gardens
Conducts outreach to current partner organizations, schools, and educators, and fosters new partnerships, to support attendance and participation in the Harvest Garden and other programs.
Supports and coordinates Harvest Garden program volunteers, including onboarding new volunteers, facilitating meetings, and coordinating training and professional development.
Participates in program evaluation and strategic planning for Education Programs.
Conducts school tours as assigned.
Assists with coordinating and facilitating Summer Camp programs.
Completes contracts, reservations, set-up requests, class and event registration and rosters.
Responds to Education program inquiries by phone, email and other modes of communication.
Maintains department administrative tools including program calendars, volunteer/partner spreadsheets, and others
Manages inventory, maintenance, and replacement of materials used within the Education programs.
Produces routine reports, manuals, correspondence.
Other duties as assigned.