What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilitator, Gallery - Children's Garden, Seasonal position at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY:
Interact with the public within the outdoor galleries of the Children’s Garden to ensure that a successful public experience and effective gallery interpretation/engagement occurs. Contribute to team effort.
DEPARTMENT: Learning, Family Programs
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Proactively engage members and the public in the specific outdoor gallery spaces with STEM and/or Earth and Life Science content.
- Present educational programming in an inviting and engaging manner, including gallery-specific content: Botany, Geometry, Mathematics, Art, Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, Paleontology, Entomology, Ornithology, Conservation, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Assure that gallery exhibit is ready for public interaction and report any issues/broken exhibits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Respond to any public incident according to the relevant guidelines to ensure safety and a successful visitor experience.
- Monitor and encourage appropriate public behavior to promote a positive educational experience while preserving the garden exhibits
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching certificate and/or teaching experience in early childhood or elementary science/STEM is required.
- Background in science field or bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for teaching experience.
- Previous experience in customer service or public engagement is highly desirable.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications, are highly desirable.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Work flexible hours, including nights. Weekends and Holidays necessary
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments year-round, demonstrating adaptability to varying weather conditions.
- Manage assigned tasks independently and competently.
- Engaging with strong public interaction skills.
- Frequently and repeatedly, walk/stand in the garden for extended periods to engage and monitor the public to facilitate a successful experience.
The mission of The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research. We are committed to excellence, inclusion, good management and fiscal responsibility.
The Dallas Arboretum is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and best serve our community. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.
