Temporary Education Assistant (Part-time)

Time Frame: March 1st – July 31st (5 months)

Hours: 5-20 hours/week. May work some weekends.

Planting Fields Foundation is seeking a Temporary Education Assistant to assist with the youth and
school engagement initiatives. Planting Fields recently developed a new interdisciplinary, inquiry-based
school visit curriculum. Programs are offered to local K-12 public and independent school partners.

Duties Responsibilities

This individual will assist with coordinating education initiatives including, but not limited to the
following:

• Lead/manage field trips

• Educate others on nature, wellness, and history.

• Prepare for field trips and events: create materials, set up and cleanup of trip supplies, when

• Communicate with diverse groups of people and children.

• Will work at Coe Hall, the Education Center, and on the grounds.

• Assist the Education Manager with any other duties not listed.
  

Education and/or Experience

• At least 1-2 years working with children in a direct teaching capacity.
• Dedicated educational professional, strong problem-solver, and creative thinker.

• Ability to be a flexible team player with a passion for educating others through nature, wellness,

• Ability to work diplomatically with colleagues, volunteers, and school partners.

• Strong communication, organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and walk long distances.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, temporary position based in Oyster Bay, New York. The position is to be fully
performed onsite at Planting Fields. The hourly pay rate is $16.50-$18.00 an hour.

Planting Fields Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion
in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex,
religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other
protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment
practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Planting Fields Foundation
makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest (both in PDF format) to efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org.

About Planting Fields

Planting Fields Foundation strives to preserve and make relevant to all audiences the heritage of
Planting Fields, an early 20th century 409-acre estate, designed as an integrated composition of the built
and natural world. Founded in 1952 by William R. Coe, the Foundation is a not-for-profit public
educational foundation chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and tax exempt under the
status for a 501C3 organization. Located in Oyster Bay, New York and originally landscaped by the
Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Massachusetts, the Arboretum grounds feature 409 acres of
greenhouses, rolling lawns, formal gardens, woodland paths and outstanding plant collections. The
original historic estate buildings remain intact including Coe Hall, a 65-room Tudor Revival mansion
designed by Walker & Gillette. The interior of the house is a showcase of artistry and craftsmanship and
features a distinctly American aesthetic through original ironwork commissions by Samuel Yellin and
murals painted by artists Robert Winthrop Chanler and Everett Shinn. Planting Fields is included in the
National Register of Historic Places. Learn more at www.plantingfields.org.