Youth Programs Coordinator

Principle Function

This position coordinates school break and summer camp programs for children ages 5 – 12 and group visits to the Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG).

• Design and facilitate interactive camp programs that introduce campers to various features of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and foster 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.

At least 3 years of experience in teaching children ages 5 – 12

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while managing volunteers, working with other departments, and interacting with visitors and program participants.
• 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.
• CPR and first aid certification a plus.
• Satisfactory background and sexual offender registry checks.

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

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.