Children's Garden Team Member

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John

F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.

As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life enhancing experiences.

Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.

The Children’s Garden Team Member assists with daily operations and educational programming in the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Children’s Garden Team Members serve as front-line educators and ambassadors by engaging, inspiring, and educating children and families through hands‑on, play‑based, and nature-focused experiences.

Children’s Garden Team Members independently lead educational activities using manager-developed programming material and support the daily opening, closing, and upkeep of the Children’s Garden to ensure safe, welcoming, and well‑prepared spaces for guests in a dynamic outdoor learning environment.

$16/hour paid biweekly.

There are two part‑time seasonal positions available, weekend availability is required. These positions will start on March 19, 2026 and end on October 2, 2026. Part‑Time seasonal staff will receive complimentary Conservatory membership and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

• Organizes and maintains all equipment, supplies, and Children’s Garden areas.
• Independently leads Children’s Garden educational activities and programming using written lesson plans.
• Uses age‑appropriate language to engage children of varying ages, abilities, and developmental stages.
• Actively supervises children in a busy outdoor environment, maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of children and adults.
• Provides consistent, positive behavior guidance to support safe, respectful, and inclusive play.
• Conducts safety checks of Children’s Garden spaces, materials, and living collections before and during programming.
• Assists with daily opening and closing procedures for the Children’s Garden.
• Ensures all areas of the Children’s Garden is clean, organized, stocked, and guest‑ready throughout the day.
• Maintains living collections within the Children’s Garden, including tadpoles, butterflies, carnivorous plants, and the Let’s Grow vegetable garden.
• Assists with seasonal garden tasks such as planting, harvesting, and basic maintenance.
• Communicates supply needs, safety concerns, and program observations in a timely manner.
• Works cooperatively with volunteers, education staff, community partners, and horticulture staff.
• Represents Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with professionalism, warmth, and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to guest service and inclusive, welcoming experiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; completion of at least one year toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Natural Resources, Environmental or other Sciences, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.

6 months of related work experience preferred, including informal education and/or customer service.

Availability to work a flexible schedule, weekends and holidays required.

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