Educational Program Coordinator I

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: University Arts And Collections
Department: Wj Beal Botanical Garden 40001165
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: 50549.00
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Administrative/Business/Professional, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Inclusion and Equity Statement

The WJ Beal Botanical Garden and its faculty, staff, and student employees, believe in inclusive and equitable practices that support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Purpose

The Beal Botanical Garden Education Coordinator I will improve our programming, interpretation and garden space to connect wellbeing, belonging, and environmental sustainability in ways that elevate the experience of everyone visiting the garden. They will develop and implement programs that connect individuals and groups to the garden who do are unaccustomed to participating in gardening and nature activities.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops agendas, sets dates and coordinates speakers, contracts, facilities and works within budgets to coordinate and facilitate workshops, events, and education programs 

• Facilitate changes to the garden space and programs that make them welcoming to everyone; facilitate opportunities to connect new audiences to gardening and nature  

• Coordinate with other on- and off-campus groups and units to increase involvement in garden programming 

• Facilitate changes to the garden to make it more environmentally sustainable and develop programming to highlight sustainability 

• Assist in developing programming to and content for our Nurture Your Roots wellbeing program 

• Develop materials and programs that will enable diversification of our audience and meaningful connect our programs to groups and individuals that may not be accustomed to participating in nature and gardening activities 

• Coordinates publicity and organizational procedures in order to implement workshops, events and programs 

• Assists in evaluating programs in order to enhance future programs and to disseminate information 

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Educational Theory and Methodology and/or a specialization in the designated area of expertise; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in planning and overseeing seminars and conferences including public relations, organizing and disseminating training materials and information both written and web- based; budget and records maintenance and computer support; experience in database, spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, knowledge of HTML programming and web site development and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience or education in environmental sustainability  

• Experience working with diverse audiences and introducing them to gardening and nature 

• Experience in facilitating wellbeing programs that connect people with plants and nature 

• Experience working in a public garden or similar institution 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants must provide: resume, cover letter, and contact information (names, emails, and phone numbers) for three (3) professional references.

Failure to provide either document or contact information for three (3) professional references may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

STANDARD 8-5

https://bealbotanicalgarden.msu.edu/

The job requires significant physical effort and involves shoveling, hoeing, lifting of over seventy-five (75) pounds and eye/hand coordination 26-75% of the time.

The duties of this position include moderately disagreeable working conditions involving working with chemical and/or biological hazards.

Advertised:Feb 14, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Feb 20, 2024 Eastern Standard Time