About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Gardens has a robust living plant collection, natural history collection and art collection along with temporary art exhibitions. The Gardens is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs.

For more information, visit us online at www.botanicgardens.org.

Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Full Time Adult Education Assistant Manager in our Education Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you:

Position Summary

This position manages and supports a variety of adult and public programs, including, but not limited to, classes, events, lectures, tours, group travel, symposia, and other educational experiences. Adult education program content includes, but is not limited to, home gardening, plant crafts or garden arts, biodiversity, conservation, science, health and wellness, horticulture therapy and other topics that connect people with plants. Additionally, the Assistant Manager develops and revises programs, coordinates program logistics, manages resources, keeps accurate records, communicates with instructors and participants, and supports the Gardens’ efforts.

Requirements

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and implements adult and public certificate and non-certificate programs in coordination with Education Department Staff and goals.
• Manages schedule, record, and communicate programs, facilities, instructors, resources, contract requirements, registrations and other data.
• Monitors or supervise the work of independent contractors and others as they teach, assist, perform or otherwise work on classes and programs.
• Writes course descriptions, curricula, brochures, fliers and other materials.
• Communicates programs offered, track progress in class registration, post class opportunities online and follow established marketing procedures.
• Analyze and communicate the effects or results of programs, efforts and initiatives to further departmental and institutional goals.
• Coordinates and supervises volunteers as part of the Education team, including regular information-sharing and communication.
• Coordinates and implements volunteer training sessions specific to adult education
• Maintains files, keeps records, and prepare reports as needed.
• Identifies partnership opportunities and foster relationships for programming.
• Researches and resolves disputes and problems within established guidelines.
• Assists the marketing and education teams in developing and improving marketing plans and strategies.
• Organizes, schedule and facilitate assigned programs in partnership with other departments, including but not limited to horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticulture.
• Delivers presentations, trainings and programs as needed.
• Works with all departments to assure highest quality experience for all DBG visitors.
• Maintains satisfactory working relationships with managers, co-workers and others.
• Maintains a positive, helpful and solution-oriented demeanor when responding to or serving members and visitors.
• Regular attendance at the worksite may be required. As with all positions at Denver Botanic Gardens, the incumbent must be in good performance standing to be eligible for remote work. Remote work is at the discretion of management at all times.
• All Gardens employees must be committed to the mission of connecting people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.

Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to track, and work to complete budgetary goals set by supervisor by maintaining up-to-date records and spreadsheets.
• Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience, extensive teaching or coordinating experience is preferred, including previous experience in formal community or higher education, school settings, or informal education at gardens or museums.

Denver Botanic Gardens has an incredible benefits package for eligible employees!

Our major benefits include a choice of Medical Plans, a Dental and Vision Plan and Life Insurance Plan. We have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Spending Account (HSA).

The Gardens offers a generous Retirement Savings Plan with Company contribution of 6% after one year of service for eligible participants.

The Gardens also offers paid holidays, vacation, sick time and access to personal lines of insurance. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an RTD ECO pass.

For eligible employees, The Gardens employment also includes a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens Membership, access to Gardens education classes and summer concert tickets.

Come work for a place that offers you SO much more than just a paycheck!