Interpretation Assistant - Full-time

Missouri Botanical Garden, 2345 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:59 AM

This is a Full-time Position. Must have the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Summary:Responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of innovative,high qualityinterpretive strategies that support the Garden’s mission. Engages visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities through interpretive programming throughout the Garden in ways that; cultivate personal experiences,deepensknowledge, supports interest-driven learning,fostersdeeper connections with the Garden and its global work, and inspires more sustainable choices, lifestyles, and actions beyond their visit. Participates inmaintaininginterpretive displays and props.

Provides visitor information regarding,directions, venues, attractions,special events, classes, and other information, while working in designated interpretive areas.

Assistsin ensuring safe, positive, and educational engaging visitors experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides Educational Visitor Engagement:Participatesindeveloping, researchingcreating, preparing, and implementing a wide range of non-structured interpretive programming and experiential learning opportunities throughout the Garden, particularly within the Children’s Garden, Tower Grove House, Brookings Exploration Center,Plant Lab, and within special exhibit areas. Topics will include (but not limited to) nature, ecosystems, habitats, plant science, biodiversity, adaptations, native and invasive plants, adaptations, history, collections, sustainability, outdoor exploration, citizen science, and seasonal happenings.
  
  Workscloselywith Manager of Interpretation and Interpretation Supervisorson developing, researching, and implementing interpretive materials that may include signage, print or online publications, guided or self-guided tours, sensory-friendly, audio, visual, interactive digital media, and other interpretive opportunities.
• Ensures Positive Visitor Experiences:Engages visitors and provides general informationrelativeto visitor experiences, inquiries, and Garden opportunities. Creates a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment for visitors that is developmentally, culturally, and topicallyappropriate. Responds to and takesappropriate actionto resolve or report concerns and complaints from Garden visitors.
  
  Usesjudgment to analyze situations anddeterminesbestuse of resources and when to escape situations to management.
• Maintains Interpretation & Educational Resources:Assists with creating,procuring, maintaining, storing, and organizing program supplies.
  
  Monitors and assesses interpretive facilities, conducts routine safety checks,submitsmaintenance requests,reportsconcernsand needs to management as appropriate.
• Adheres to Safety Guidelines and First Aid Provider:Communicates and enforces the Garden’s rules of etiquette to visitorsin an effort toorient visitors to interpretive venues. Monitors visitor behavior and ensures adherence to safety guidelines; responds to and administers First Aid/CPR as necessary, reports all incidents as well as any concerns to management.
• Perform administrative tasks related to departmental projects including tracking departmental statistics,submittinginternal requests,restockingvisitor informationmaterials, supporting volunteers,assisting with training or orientation sessions,contributing to operational updates,providing tours as needed,andrepresentingthe department at recurring meetings
• Performs Opening & Closing Duties:Activelyparticipatesinpre-season set-up operations and post-season closing operations; moving/cleaning equipment, setting up/removing props, stock/remove merchandise, etc.
  
  Assists with other Garden events as requested.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres toestablishedpolicies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our…