Youth Programs Coordinator

Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc • Atlanta, GA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates school break and summer camp programs for children ages 5 – 12 and group visits to the Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG). The role involves designing and facilitating interactive camp programs, managing camp logistics, serving as the primary contact for group visit bookings, and recruiting/directing volunteers. The coordinator will also greet children's groups, collect payment, and orient them for their visit. This position requires excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills, along with an enthusiasm for the outdoors and the natural world.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in teaching children ages 5 – 12
• Must be able to display excellent communication and interpersonal skills while managing volunteers, working with other departments, and interacting with visitors and program participants.
• This position requires strong project management, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective presentation and written communication skills are essential.
• An enthusiasm for the outdoors and the natural world
• Satisfactory background and sexual offender registry checks

Nice To Haves

• CPR and first aid certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate interactive camp programs that introduce campers to various features of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and fosters a love of nature, food and plants.
• Coordinate camp logistics such as parent communication, supplies, guest speakers, budgeting, and camper information/forms.
• During camp programs, direct ABG staff members and volunteers assisting with the program.
• Serve as primary contact for teachers and tour group leaders booking group visits to the Garden.
• Enter booking information into ABG’s software and communicate group visit logistics to other Garden employees such as security, maintenance, visitor services and others.
• Greet children’s groups upon arrival to the Garden, collect payment and orient groups for their visit.
• Recruit and direct volunteer assistance with summer camp program and guided group visits to ABG.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Programs Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed