Youth Programs Coordinator

Atlanta-Botanical-Garden-Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking a Youth Programs Coordinator to coordinate school break and summer camp programs for children ages 5–12 and to manage group visits to the Garden.

You will design and facilitate camp activities, coordinate logistics, supervise staff and volunteers, and serve as the main liaison for teachers and tour groups.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience teaching children aged 5–12.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with volunteers and staff.
• Strong project management, organization and time management abilities.
• Effective presentation and written communication skills are essential.
• Enthusiasm for the outdoors and the natural world.
• CPR and first aid certification a plus; background checks completed.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate interactive camp programs introducing campers to features of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
• Coordinate camp logistics: parent communication, supplies, guest speakers, budgeting, and forms.
• Direct ABG staff and volunteers during camp programs.
• Serve as primary contact for teachers and tour group leaders booking group visits.
• Enter booking information into ABG software and coordinate logistics with Garden staff.
• Greet groups on arrival, collect payment, and orient visitors to the Garden.
• Recruit and direct volunteers for summer camp and guided visits.

Skills

Teaching 5-12

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Job description

Principle Function

This position coordinates school break and summer camp programs for children ages 5–12 and group visits to the Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

School and Break Camps

• Design and facilitate interactive camp programs that introduce campers to various features of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and foster a love of nature, food and plants.
• Coordinate camp logistics such as parent communication, supplies, guest speakers, budgeting, and camper information/forms.
• During camp programs, direct ABG staff members and volunteers assisting with the program.

Group Visits

• Serve as primary contact for teachers and tour group leaders booking group visits to the Garden.
• Enter booking information into ABG’s software and communicate group visit logistics to other Garden employees such as security, maintenance, visitor services and others.
• Greet children’s groups upon arrival to the Garden, collect payment and orient groups for their visit.
• Recruit and direct volunteer assistance with summer camp program and guided group visits to ABG.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Programs Manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in teaching children ages 5–12.
• Must be able to display excellent communication and interpersonal skills while managing volunteers, working with other departments, and interacting with visitors and program participants.
• Strong project management, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective presentation and written communication skills are essential.
• Enthusiasm for the outdoors and the natural world.
• CPR and first aid certification a plus.
• Satisfactory background and sexual offender registry checks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all‑inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABG Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long‑term sustainability of our planet in mind.
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden.
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone.
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication.
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard.