Community Activities Guide

Community Activities Guide Cleveland Botanical Garden Opportunity

Join the Education department in a rewarding role where you'll nurture the love of gardening and nature in local communities! We're looking for a friendly, energetic individual to support creative and interesting activities at community gardens across Cleveland. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children, ages 6-13, supporting youth development activities in their neighborhoods while assisting with projects that build social skills and resilience.

If you have a passion for plants, outdoor education, and working with kids in their communities, this is the perfect role for you!

Position Details:

• Variable Employee Position with a weekly schedule of 4-15 hours
• General Program Season:
  September 1 - November 1
• Work Schedule:
  
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 p.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Compensation: $15/hour
• Locations:
  Multiple community center sites across Cleveland
• Reports To:
  
  Community Engagement Education Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Holden Forests & Gardens' mission, vision, and values through guiding social emotional and problem-solving activities.
• Assist with provided games, drop-in crafts and STEM exploration challenges in an informal outdoor setting.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to support implementation of community-building projects that activate and improve gardens for youth participants.
• Safely transport program supplies using your own vehicle.
• Track and report engagement according to a standardized system.
• Abide by weekly check-ins with supervisor to ensure project goals and priorities are met.
• Utilize provided digital tools to manage email, calendar, files, and scheduled shifts.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in, Education, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field, a plus
• One (1) year of experience guiding youth in education setting, a plus.
• Gardening experience a plus
• Clear communication and approachable customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions, learn activities, and deliver lesson plans
• Valid drivers' license and acceptable driving record required
• Applicants must have their own reliable transportation
• Applicant must be patient, hardworking, flexible, and able to work under pressure
• Applicant must use or learn to use provided Microsoft Outlook account routinely
• Must pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Sitting, standing, kneeling, and sometimes hiking on uneven surfaces
• Ability to adapt to dynamic outdoor situations
• Ability to occasionally set up and tear down folding tables, chairs, and pop-up tents