"Youth & Visitor Education Apprentice, Morris Arboretum & Gardens"

Job Description

The Youth and Visitor Education Apprentice is an integral part of the Education team, which develops and delivers educational programs for professionals, adults, families, and children. The apprentice works with staff to direct the activities of education volunteers, which include training, workshop planning, and program support. The Youth and Visitor Education Apprentice meets regularly with volunteers and other professionals to plan, coordinate, and evaluate programs. The apprentice has the opportunity to communicate with the public, regularly interfacing with visitors of all ages through monthly programs and events. This position is supported by the McLean Contributionship Education Apprenticeship Endowment.

Whomever is selected for this part-time position should expect to work upwards of 40 hours a week depending on operational need. This position pays $16.00 an hour.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop plan and lead Outdoor Career Symposium; a forum for high school students to engage with professionals in the horticulture industry
• Develop STEAM/STEELS activities and help coordinate field trips for middle-school, English-language-learners' summer program
• Develop and lead monthly programming for Morris' visitors, like monthly Storytime and seasonal programming
• Develop and teach 1 classes included in the Morris class catalogue.
• Help develop programs for school groups and Morris visitors
• Create temporary interpretive signs for interesting plants
• Maintain and create programming for Morris' Whimsical Woods and Fairy Gardens
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development as scheduled
• Assist with group tours and guides, including prep and breakdown, greeting groups, and distributing surveys
• Early arrival (between 8:00am - 8:30am) to support tours is required. Weekend duties as required.
• Perform additional duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with direct youth service (i.e.. Teaching, leading workshops, nonprofit youth development, camp counselor or camp experience) preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Work some evening and/or weekend Morris events
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

Work Environment

The Youth and Visitor Education Apprentice has their own workstation in a shared office that provides the camaraderie offered by a small and supportive staff. The position includes regular field trips with Education Team, a monthly Apprentice education program, as well as the opportunity to attend at least one professional conference. The Youth and Visitor Education Apprentice has an excellent opportunity to meet others in the field of informal education.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Morris Arboretum

Pay Range

$7.25 - $16.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.