Seasonal Educator

Title: Seasonal Educator- Summer 2025

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Reports to: Education Program Manager

Salary: $14-17/hr.

Seasonal Educators assist the IBG Education Team to deliver Idaho Botanical Garden’s summer programming for youth in our outdoor living museum. The Seasonal Educators implement educational programming for youth participating in our summer programming such as STEAM Camp with IBG programs, on-site field trips, tours, and day programs. An ideal candidate wants to share knowledge with youth, foster a young learner’s sense of place, and is passionate about supporting unique, one-of-a-kind experiences for learners of all ages, abilities, and circumstances connecting them to the natural world through environmental education and stewardship. The ideal candidate should have a desire to interact with youth and Garden partners to support the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) focus of the Education Program at IBG.

Responsibilities

• Deliver STEAM-related activities and lessons, facilitating mainly K-5 programming.
• Lead team-building activities for groups.
• Prepare on-site programming materials.
• Facilitate small group learning during STEAM activities.
• Provide administrative support for educational programming.
• Other duties as assigned; including light garden maintenance of education spaces.

Skills, Specifications, & Experience

• Basic ability with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with groups of children.
• Comfort in an outdoor setting.
• Knowledge of educational content pertaining to STEAM fields and/or regional ecology preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to make quick decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others as a team.
• Ability to self-motivate while completing individual tasks.
• Prior experience to team building or leading small group activities.
• Self-motivation and creativity.
• CPR, First Aid certification, and Child Abuse Prevention Training, or willingness to become certified prior to start of programming.

Requirements

• Completed coursework, training, and/or experience in youth education or STEAM-based fields.
• Minimum 1 year experience with education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Indoor/outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Availability of May 19 – August 15 is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17