Outdoor School Programs Assistant

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

Job summary

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, in partnership with the University of Utah, invites applicants for the School Programs Assistant role. You will help connect students with nature through informal education, lead field trips, classroom visits, summer camps, and other programs on and off-site.

This part-time position emphasizes outdoor work with school-aged children (K–6). Schedule varies by season, typically Monday through Thursday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with possible evenings and weekends; pay ranges from

Qualifications

• Must enjoy outdoors and working with school-aged children (K-6).
• Experience with informal education or classroom visits is a plus.
• Ability to plan and lead field trips and seasonal programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach plant science through on-site and off-site programs for elementary students
• Assist daily operations by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
• Support Programs department with activities and events as needed

Skills

Teaching

Outdoor activity

Program planning

Classroom activities

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year higher education can substitute for 1 year related work experience

Job description

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, in partnership with the University of Utah, invites applicants for the School Programs Assistant role. You will help connect students with nature through informal education, lead field trips, classroom visits, summer camps, and other programs on and off-site.

This part-time position emphasizes outdoor work with school-aged children (K–6). Schedule varies by season, typically Monday through Thursday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with possible evenings and weekends; pay ranges from