Nature Interpretive Educator & Exhibits Storyteller

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Boothbay (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gardens membership

Health and retirement benefits

Discounts at Gardens Shop and culinary

Discounts at culinary programs

Job summary

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is seeking an Interpretation and Exhibits Educator to inspire visitors through live storytelling, tours, and interactive exhibits. You will support interpretive planning, partner events, and the Gardens’ mission to connect people with nature in an inclusive setting.

Year-round, full-time role with a schedule of 8:30 am–5:00 pm and a weekend day requirement. Benefits include health and retirement, plus member discounts and a Gardens membership.

Qualifications

• Experience in informal education or horticulture/natural sciences.
• Ability to engage guests of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility principles.
• Comfort with independent work and teamwork.
• Proficiency with basic computer software listed above.

Responsibilities

• Provide informal educational experiences through live interpretation at various gardens sites.
• Lead tours and develop long-term interpretive planning with colleagues.
• Organize educational events and collaborate with partner organizations.
• Develop content on themes like biodiversity, ecology, and environmental literacy.

Skills

Storytelling

Public speaking

Guest engagement

Team collaboration

Digital interpretation

Education

Horticulture/Natural sciences education or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Airtable

Spektrix

Job description

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is seeking an Interpretation and Exhibits Educator to inspire visitors through live storytelling, tours, and interactive exhibits. You will support interpretive planning, partner events, and the Gardens’ mission to connect people with nature in an inclusive setting.

Year-round, full-time role with a schedule of 8:30 am–5:00 pm and a weekend day requirement. Benefits include health and retirement, plus member discounts and a Gardens membership.