Family Learning Coordinator

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge is looking for a creative Family Learning Coordinator. You will design and deliver family-oriented, hands-on experiences in the Garden, helping to foster connections with the natural world. The ideal candidate is energetic, loves education, and is enthusiastic about outdoor activities. This full-time role involves creating seasonal trails and workshops that inspire families.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to develop imaginative approaches to family engagement.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver imaginative, hands-on experiences for families.
• Develop and run seasonal trails, Family Saturdays, and outreach events.
• Help children and their guardians explore and engage with nature.

Skills

Education-focused activities

Outdoor environment engagement

Family engagement strategies

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a creative, energetic, and people-focused Family Learning Coordinator to bring our Garden to life for visitors of all ages. In this role, you will design and deliver imaginative, hands-on experiences that make lasting memories — from seasonal trails and Family Saturdays to creative holiday workshops and inspiring outreach events. You will help children and their grown-ups explore, discover, and fall in love with the natural world right here in our Garden.

If you're ready to combine your flair for education with your enthusiasm for the outdoors, this is your chance to play a key role in growing family engagement and creating joyful, meaningful connections with plants.

This role has recently expanded from part-time to full-time, giving you the opportunity to develop fresh, imaginative approaches to family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver imaginative, hands-on experiences for families visiting the Garden.
• Develop and run seasonal trails, Family Saturdays, creative holiday workshops, and outreach events.
• Help children and their grown-ups explore, discover, and engage with the natural world.
• Contribute to growing family engagement and creating joyful, meaningful connections with plants.

Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required, enhanced with children and adults' barred lists.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to combine education-focused activities with outdoor environments.
• Experience or ability to develop fresh, imaginative approaches to family engagement (role recently expanded from part-time to full-time).

Application and Contact

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