Adult Learning Coordinator

Coordinate and assist with educational opportunities for college and adult audiences at The Morton Arboretum.

Facilitate access to educational opportunities and internships for college and adult learners, with an equity lens, through collaborative efforts with internal partners and partners in the community.

Provide curriculum and logistical support fornature-based programs and eventsbased on the expertise and resources of The Morton Arboretum that provide memorable experiences and build affinity for trees and nature for diverse audiences.

• In collaboration with the Adult Learning team, coordinate and help develop and implement programs for college, professional, and continuing education learners, including onsite and online experiences, classes, workshops, conferences, events, internships, field trips, and outreach opportunities.
• Coordinate the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process for interns supported through Adult Learning. This may include coordinating application review and interviews, welcoming and onboarding new interns, ensuring all necessary paperwork and related requirements are completed, and serving as a professional mentor as needed. Assist with tracking program budgets and payments.
• Work with the Human Resources and People and Culture department, program mentors, and other program areas to develop position descriptions and work plans, facilitate communications, provide professional development opportunities for program participants and mentors, and ensure successful fellowship experiences.
• Plan, carry out, and support successful logistics for internships, onsite, online, and offsite programs and events for adults.
• Understand any relevant contributed funding guidelines and reporting requirements, and support raising and reporting on contributed funding as needed. Work with the Registrar’s office and the Manager of Adult Learning to maintain student records, collect program data and metrics, and draft reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, community partners, and affiliate societies to identify opportunities for expanding access to nature based experiences for college students and adults.
  
  Support partners and affiliate societies as directed.
• Assist with developing and implementing in person and online experiences and learning opportunities using a range of educational and media strategies. Represent the Arboretum’s programs onsite and in the community as needed.
• Assist in administrative tasks, volunteer scheduling and communication, program communications, project and supply management, and other tasks associated with programs for adults. Interact with guests, participants, volunteers, and instructors and answer inquiries.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or equivalent preferred. A background in biology, environmental studies, or education preferred. 2+ years of formal or informal program facilitation or teaching experience required. Previous experience in a support or other role with a clear demonstration of project management skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong communication skills in both English and Spanish preferred.

Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and strong interpersonal skills required. Ability to learn specialized database software for managing student records and registrations and other software is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license, which is subject to insurability and an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is beneficial.

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