Outdoor Education Programs Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum invites you to join its School Programs team as a part-time School Programs Assistant. You will help connect students with nature through field trips, classroom visits, summer camps, and related activities, gaining experience in informal education and program planning.

The role requires enjoyment of outdoor work, flexibility with seasonal schedules, and a capacity to lead educational activities for K–6 students at the garden and in off-site classrooms.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Program Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Program Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching plant science through on-site and off-site programs for elementary school students
• Assisting in daily operations by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
• Assisting the Programs department with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed

Job description

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum invites you to join its School Programs team as a part-time School Programs Assistant. You will help connect students with nature through field trips, classroom visits, summer camps, and related activities, gaining experience in informal education and program planning.

The role requires enjoyment of outdoor work, flexibility with seasonal schedules, and a capacity to lead educational activities for K–6 students at the garden and in off-site classrooms.