Education Programs Lead - Youth & Camps

Lauritzen Gardens; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid sick time

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Garden Membership

EAP

Bereavement Leave

Professional development

Job summary

Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, NE seeks an Education Manager for School and Youth Programs to lead planning and delivery of camps, field trips, homeschool programs, and Sofia's Play Garden. Working with the Director of Education and staff, you will manage registrations, budgets, and seasonal personnel, while expanding partnerships and ensuring high-quality experiences for visitors of all ages.

This full-time role requires Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with occasional evenings and holidays to

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Education or science-related field.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Public garden or nonprofit education setting experience preferred.
• Experience with early childhood and/or elementary aged youth preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver winter and summer camps, field trips, homeschool programs, and Sofia's Play Garden.
• Manage registrations, enrollment, rosters, and logistics; monitor budgets and revenue.
• Coordinate field trips, homeschool programs, and volunteer opportunities.
• Train and supervise seasonal staff and year-round facilitators.
• Maintain program records, participant data, and communication with families.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education to plan programming and partnerships.
• Support program promotion and community outreach.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program development

Public speaking / tours

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Education or science-related field

Job description

Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, NE seeks an Education Manager for School and Youth Programs to lead planning and delivery of camps, field trips, homeschool programs, and Sofia's Play Garden. Working with the Director of Education and staff, you will manage registrations, budgets, and seasonal personnel, while expanding partnerships and ensuring high-quality experiences for visitors of all ages.

This full-time role requires Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with occasional evenings and holidays to