Specialist, Learning and Engagement, Temporary
About The Position
The Seasonal Specialist, Learning & Engagement supports the daily operation of existing and future Garden workshops, exhibits, guided experiences, and public programs. These may include the seasonal SOAR Tropical Butterfly Pavilion, traveling exhibits, workshops, guided group visits, and future educational or engagement initiatives. The Specialist helps create an exemplary guest experience by learning and delivering approved tour scripts and interpretive content and implementing engaging programs for guests of all ages. The position facilitates workshops, leads tours, assists with seasonal exhibit operations, and works alongside employees and volunteers under the direction of Learning & Engagement Coordinators and Lead Specialists. The Specialist also assists volunteer liaisons, supports exhibit installation, and tracks workshop supplies. Success requires adaptability, collaboration, reliability, and a willingness to support new programs and initiatives as the Garden grows. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position paying $21–$22 per hour, based on experience. The anticipated schedule is 16–26 hours per week, including regular weekend work, especially Saturdays, and occasional evening and holiday assignments based on program and operational needs. The anticipated appointment runs from September 30 through February 15; candidates must be available for the schedule throughout the appointment.
Requirements
- One or more years of experience as a tour guide, instructor, educator, or in a similar interpretive or facilitation role.
- Experience providing welcoming, guest-centered experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to collaborate with internal staff across departments and with external audiences, including guests and volunteers.
- Ability to follow established frameworks for workshops and programs.
- Strong verbal communication skills and excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to learn, memorize, and accurately deliver scripts and interpretive content.
- Comfort working in close proximity to insects and other wildlife commonly found in a garden environment.
- Commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment.
- Ability to travel between work areas on Garden property and perform job-related duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Availability for a regular schedule that includes weekends, especially Saturdays, and occasional evenings and holidays based on program and operational needs.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to use an alternative form of transportation necessary to perform job-related essential functions.
- With or without reasonable accommodation, ability to remain standing and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, and move throughout indoor and outdoor Garden spaces; work outdoors for consecutive hours in varying weather; lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; and handle program supplies, exhibit materials, and wildlife-related items according to established procedures.
- Availability to work the anticipated schedule for the duration of the temporary appointment, September 30 through February 15.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating programs, workshops, tours, presentations, performing arts, public speaking, or other audience-facing activities.
- Experience with improvisation.
Responsibilities
- Implement and lead seasonal workshops, including helping train volunteers, collecting materials, tracking supply inventory, and assisting with setup and teardown.
- Lead interpretive tours and guided experiences, including tours of temporary exhibits and all sections of the Guided Group Visit curriculum, connecting exhibits to the Garden’s land reclamation story and plant collections.
- Assist with exhibit installation and preparation, including distributing and packaging materials, cleaning and stocking exhibit areas, and collaborating with the Operations Department on installation-related tasks.
- Support daily operations of the SOAR Tropical Butterfly Pavilion, including ensuring USDA compliance, receiving and inventorying shipments, cleaning, and engaging with guests and volunteers.
- Provide guests of all ages and backgrounds with a high-quality, safe, welcoming, and professional experience.
- Collaborate effectively with staff and volunteers across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
