Therapeutic Horticulture Programs Educator

Missouri Botanical Garden; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Botanical Garden is seeking a Therapeutic Horticulture Program Instructor to develop, prepare and facilitate community and garden programs for adults and children in healthcare, senior living and social service settings.

The role focuses on process-oriented activities, safety standards, and collaboration with Garden staff to meet program goals. Travel across Missouri and Illinois is required, with occasional on-site work at the Garden.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience facilitating nature-based programs.
• Strong organizational, therapeutic, educational and horticultural skills with knowledge of plants and plant management.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in horticulture or related area; Certification in horticultural therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers quality, engaging therapeutic horticulture programs that focus on the process.
• Coordinates with client goals and safety guidelines.
• Delivers programs primarily in the St Louis community with some delivery at the Garden.
• Maintains program supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with staff to set goals and evaluate post-session outcomes.
• Ensures safety guidelines are followed and reports incidents.
• Travels to organizations and facilities in Missouri and Illinois for program delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Problem Solving

Stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Associate's degree in Horticulture or related area

Certification in Horticultural Therapy preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Missouri Botanical Garden is seeking a Therapeutic Horticulture Program Instructor to develop, prepare and facilitate community and garden programs for adults and children in healthcare, senior living and social service settings.

The role focuses on process-oriented activities, safety standards, and collaboration with Garden staff to meet program goals. Travel across Missouri and Illinois is required, with occasional on-site work at the Garden.