Children's Garden Team Member

ABOUT US Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facilitysituated two miles from downtown Columbusfeatures glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Childrens 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. MISSION As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life enhancing experiences. VISION Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience. JOB SUMMARY The Childrens Garden Team Member assists with daily operational tasks and educational programming in the Scotts Miracle Grow Foundation Childrens Garden. Childrens Garden Team Members act as representatives of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens by engaging, inspiring, and educating all visitors of the Childrens Garden. This is a full-time, seasonal position working from April, 2025 - September, 2025. Compensation: $16/hour RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Childrens Garden Supervisor: * Organizes and maintains all equipment, supplies, and Childrens Garden areas. * Delivers creative and fun mission based Childrens Garden (CG) activities and programming. * Maintains living things within the CG including tadpoles, butterflies, carnivorous plants and our Lets Grow vegetable garden. * Serves as a role model and maintains the health, safety, and welfare of children and adults. * Works cooperatively with volunteers, education staff, community partners and horticulture staff. * Demonstrates a focus on serving the guests of the Childrens Garden, maintaining the highest standards of customer service. * Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * High School Diploma or G.E.D required; completion of at least 1 year towards an Associate or bachelors degree in Education, Natural Resources, Environmental or other Sciences, Fine Arts, or similar 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. * Ability to provide reliable transportation for occasional trips to pick up programming supplies and visit community partner sites. SKILLS REQUIRED AND RESULTS TYPICALLY ACHIEVED * Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to lead presentations and engage guests. * Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, high humidity and wet weather. * Ability to work in a team setting. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain on an exact schedule of events. * Ability to deliver educational content that follows written lessons and departmental goals. * Ability to move about for up to 5 miles/day, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. * Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting. EEO Statement: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Created: 2025-02-18