Environmental Education Program Coordinator

The Missouri Botanical Garden is hiring an Environmental Education Program Coordinator to develop and deliver educational programs for school children and the community. Responsibilities include curriculum development, teacher training, and collaboration with colleagues. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience with children, strong communication skills, and flexibility for varied work hours. This is a full-time position located in Gray Summit, MO.
Job Summary

The Missouri Botanical Garden is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Education Program Coordinator to join our team. This role will play a key part in delivering high-quality environmental education programs to school children, teachers, and the broader community.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver engaging environmental education programs for diverse audiences, focusing on curriculum development, program preparation, and delivery.
• Support youth programs, teacher professional development, volunteer training, school outreach, and site interpretation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of instruction to meet program goals and objectives.
Requirements
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working with school-age children, preferably in an outdoor setting.
• Prior experience teaching or coordinating educational programs is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.