Seasonal Education Assistant

Boyce Thompson Arboretum • Superior, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Assistant will have a passion for the environment and experiential education. This individual will be an integral part of the Education Department. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about desert ecology, teaching, and love working with people, especially children. The Education Assistant will support Youth Program and Family Program delivery, execution of Adult Workshops and Speakers, and outreach programs. The Education Assistant provides direct support to the Education department, which includes the Education Director, Volunteer and Visitor Engagement Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and Outreach Coordinator. Please note this is a Seasonal position and will be needed from October through April. Schedule will consist of approximately 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, and a genuine liking for nature-based education.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Scheduling flexibility that allows for working weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Must complete a criminal background check.
• Fully functional vision is required to perform essential duties of the position (prescription lenses are acceptable).
• Occasionally able to lift 30 points independently.
• Ability to communicate with fellow staff, applicants, stakeholders, visitors, and donors. Communication will include one-to-one, small, and large group communication. Communications need to be in English. Communication means both written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• College students interested in the outdoors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate on-site visitor engagement stations such as discovery carts, nature play, story time and other educational activities.
• Work with the Education Team to prepare materials for teacher professional development, docent training, volunteer training, discovery tables, school field trips, school outreach, group tours, family programming, education special events, and adult education classes.
• Preparation of materials including printed collateral, packing of instructional bins, set up on grounds, ect.
• Assist with the administrative tasks including participant registration, confirmation of emails, and inventory management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED