Instructor, Therapeutic Horticulture Programs

Missouri Botanical Garden•St. Louis, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 are adults and children in the healthcare community, the senior living community, and social service agencies.

Requirements

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.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written).
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 in order 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 a typical workday is standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping).
Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing).
Able to lift up to (30) pounds (i.e., load, unload and move supplies and equipment).
Ability to work exposed to outside weather conditions often and as needed.
Must be able to work in high heat/humidity.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a cultural institution preferred.
Certification in Horticulture Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, prepares and delivers quality, engaging therapeutic horticulture programs that focus on the process and not the end 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 partner 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 personal vehicle to organizations and facilities in Missouri and Illinois.
Performs other duties as assigned.