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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
Inspired by horticulture, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens elevates quality of life and connects the community through educational, cultural and social experiences.
VISION
A world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The Growing to Green Program Coordinator oversees the Growing to Green Program, supporting independent community gardens and promoting the benefits of gardening and fresh, local, and healthy food through education and outreach. This includes consultation site visits for local community gardens, developing and teaching garden-related classes or programs, organizing yearly Harvest Awards, Community Garden Mixer, We Dig symposiums, Green Patch Newsletter, and administering Franklin County community garden grants. The coordinator supervises the Growing to Green Educator responsible for the Conservatorys Community Garden Plots, Community Connections (volunteer program), and Franklin County Community Garden Map project. This position works with various neighborhood organizations, civic associations, community gardeners, food banks, donors, grantors, school teachers, and government officials. The Coordinator is an engaged and contributing member of a dynamic education team, working to support departmental goals and initiatives.
Additional Information: This is a full-time non-exempt position. This position is eligible for the Conservatory's benefit package offered to full-time employees, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid Life/AD&D/Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Program (OPERS), optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and complimentary membership to the Conservatory.
Compensation: $20 per hour, paid biweekly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
SKILLS REQUIRED AND RESULTS TYPICALLY ACHIEVED
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.
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$57k-76k (estimate)
06/26/2024
08/25/2024
fpconservatory.org
COLUMBUS, OH
50 - 100
Private
ANNE BONINSEGNA
<$5M
Arts & Culture