Field Trip Facilitator

Phipps Conservatory • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Field Trip Facilitator will assist the Science Education Program Manager in leading youth field trips which typically take place Tuesday – Friday mornings in the Conservatory. This position is seasonal (March – May) and two to four days per week depending on applicant availability and field trip scheduling.

Requirements

• Ability to implement all principal duties and responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children across a broad age range as well as the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable, enthusiastic and responsible enough to generate interest and enthusiasm from the public.
• Ability to effectively lead large groups of students on tours and in a classroom setting
• Ability to work with co-workers in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Computer skills — proficiency with Internet and email software, as well as Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 pounds, manual dexterity to operate keyboard.
• Mental effort: reading, writing, analyzing and visualizing.
• Sensory requirement: ability to communicate and respond to staff in a friendly and fair manner.
• Strong work ethic in all areas of job performance.
• Ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the phone to the general public, staff and volunteers in a friendly manner.
• Able to work under deadlines and stress.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience or an equivalent combination of related schooling and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in botany, horticulture, plant biology, education or any educational science.

Responsibilities

• Help with material preparation and classroom arrangement prior to student arrival.
• Help students unload and get safely into the Conservatory.
• Ensure lunches, bags, and other personal items get to the classroom.
• Help groups navigate the Conservatory during self-guided portions of their visit.
• Support classroom learning by assisting with hands-on activities and keeping students positively engaged with the material.
• Assist with field trip clean-up.
• Learn key lesson plans to be able to teach classroom sessions in the event that the Science Education Program Manager is unavailable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time