Instructor, Therapeutic Horticulture Programs

Missouri Botanical Garden-posted about 1 month ago
Part-time • Mid Level
Saint Louis, MO
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This position is part-time, 20 hours a week The Therapeutic Horticulture Program Instructor's primary responsibility is to develop, prepare, and facilitate therapeutic horticulture programs in the community and at the Garden. The target populations for this position include adults and children in the healthcare, senior living, and social service communities.

  • Develops, prepares, and delivers quality, engaging therapeutic horticulture programs that focus on the process and not the result.
  • Provides nature-focused activities that coordinate with the organization or facilities' client goals.
  • Delivers programs primarily in the St Louis community with some delivery of programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
  • Assists with creating, procuring, and maintaining program supplies.
  • Creates in partnership with the organization's staff, client goals, and evaluation notes post-session (s). Participates in team planning sessions with staff to ensure a well-coordinated and effective session and that program objectives/goals will be met.
  • Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed; informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices, and routinely monitors to enforce them. Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards. Reports all accidents, injuries, and near-miss accidents immediately.
  • Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines, and Department Policies
  • Meets expected attendance guidelines.
  • Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors, and employees.
  • Travels through the use of a personal vehicle to organizations and facilities in Missouri and Illinois.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum of three to five years' experience working with a variety of populations, facilitating nature-based programs.
  • Strong organizational, therapeutic, educational, and horticultural skills with demonstrated knowledge of plants and plant management practices and the ability to successfully adapt to diverse conditions and participant abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Horticultural Therapy, or related degree OR Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related is required; Certification in Horticulture Therapy preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience may be considered.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written).
  • Completes tasks with minor guidance to coordinate meeting times, set deadlines, and complete projects promptly.
  • Proficiency in navigating through the Internet and various PC applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite 2003 (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)or a similar application.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must have the ability to pass a background screening and motor vehicle report (MVR) to meet minimum insurance underwriting criteria.
  • Must be willing to submit to testing and background checks required by the state of Missouri to enter classrooms and/or work with children at MBG sites.
  • Ability to stand and move about MBG facilities or classrooms for extended periods of time,50 - 80% or more of an atypical workday is standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching, and stooping).
  • Ability to utilize a computer keyboard (typing).
  • Able to lift to 30 pounds (i.e., load, unload, and move supplies and equipment).
  • Ability to work in exposed to outside weather conditions often and as needed.
  • Must be able to work in high heat/humidity.
  • Prior experience working in a cultural institution preferred.
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