Programs Assistant, Education

Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking an Education Programs Assistant to facilitate family programming in the Children’s Garden, primarily on Sundays. Under direction of the Senior Manager of Youth Programs, the Youth Programs Assistant will work with the Education Department to support family programming in Children’s Garden, Garden-wide interpretive stations, and periodic classes and festivals. Hours will be primarily on Sundays, May – October from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a periodic shift on a Saturday and weekday.

Requirements

High school graduate with a minimum of 2 years of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent relevant work experience
Must be able to display excellent communication and interpersonal skills while managing volunteers and working with visitors
The ideal candidate will have experience or an interest in education, and young children/youth activities
Punctual, reliable, and flexible
Be available to work 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. most Sundays May – October and some Saturdays and weekdays as needed
Must be able to lift 35 lbs. and work outdoors in variable weather conditions
Be prepared to multitask and be willing to adapt to changing situations

Responsibilities

Assist with execution for Family Programs in the Children’s Garden on Sundays, this would include greeting volunteers, setting up interactive stations, resupplying stations and if needed, facilitating a station
Assist in maintaining volunteer relationships and program materials
Assist with monitoring the Garden’s Youth Programs Volunteers, Junior League and National Charity League Volunteers
Support active Discovery and SPEAK Volunteer Interpretive stations and periodically support weekend classes
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Youth Programs

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