School Program Manager

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 facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s 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 full-time School Program Manager engages, inspires, and educates youth through the design, implementation, and management of a variety of programs offered at the Conservatory and at off-site locations including:

• Dedicated service and collaboration with Columbus City Schools (CCS) through various programs - STEM Summer Experience Pathway, afterschool programs, professional development opportunities, and field trip scholarships.

• On-site educational programming at the Conservatory for students Pre-K to 12

• Off-site outreach programming throughout the community for students Pre-K -12

• Quarterly Homeschool Day education events

The School Program Manager supervises a team of two full-time employees, as well as on-call educators and seasonal outreach educators.

Additional Information: This is a full-time 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: $44,000 - $46,000 annual salary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Youth Program Senior Manager:

• Leads and mentors a team of educators, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality educational experiences.

• Supervises the design and implementation of on-site school programs at Franklin Park Conservatory and outreach programs in the community.

• Oversees the scheduling of field trips, data input, billing, and reporting.

• Supervises the School Program team in the design and implementation of CCS curriculum for the Summer Experience program. Supervises the design and delivery of Homeschool curriculum.

• Works cooperatively with Community Outreach and Education staff to implement creative, fun, and marketable educational outreach programs.

• Conducts program evaluation and assessment.

• Hires, trains, and supervises full-time, on-call, and seasonal staff.

• Participates in and/or leads volunteer training related to youth programming.

• Prepares, orders and organizes all materials needed for programs.

• Tracks expenses, participation statistics and trends related to programming.

• Provides excellent customer service to teachers, students and general admission guests of the Conservatory.

• Participates as an active member of the COE team to help envision future educational programming and projects as they relate to overall Conservatory growth.

• Performs other duties as assigned and demonstrates a focus on serving patrons of the Conservatory, maintaining the highest standards of customer service.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• An education, natural science, horticulture, biology, art, food science, or similar undergraduate (4-year) degree or four or more years’ equivalent experience.

• 2-4 years experience teaching children in an informal and/or formal setting.

• A background in environmental education, natural resources, STEM education, art and/or plant science

• Previous experience designing curriculum or other educational programming

• Previous experience supervising and mentoring is a must, 3-4 years of experience is preferred.

• Proficient in the techniques of informal learning and a keen interest in sharing knowledge.

SKILLS REQUIRED AND RESULTS TYPICALLY ACHIEVED

• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Familiarity with Tessitura ticketing system is a bonus.

• Ability to engage groups of students with enthusiasm.

• Ability to supervise a small team of employees.

• Ability to do some programmatic work and research offsite (computer, web access).

• A professional demeanor with highly developed interpersonal skills.

• Self-confident and skilled at public speaking.

• Strong organization and attention to detail skills.

• Must have transportation to school sites.

• Ability to work collaboratively 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 40 pounds.

• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including occasional nights and/or weekends).

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.

Salary : $44,000 - $46,000