Job Description

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.

Key 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

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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. and work outdoors in variable weather conditions

Mental Requirements

• Be prepared to multitask and be willing to adapt to changing situations

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard