Education Coordinator

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Posting End Date

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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Must have Red Seal qualifications in Horticulture, plus a combination of teaching and practical training managemen

Job Description Summary

To develop and implement horticultural education programs for UBC Botanical Garden and to be a horticulture liaison within the immediate and wider communities. To deliver the technical expertise and instruction for the Horticulture Training Program. To develop new community programs for local professional horticulturists and horticultural organizations.

Organizational Status

Reports to Associate Director & Director. Works closely with staff, students and volunteers.

Work Performed
- Delivers the Horticulture Training Program
- Assessing, developing and implementing non-credit horticulture courses for the horticulture students, general public, including local schools and seniors
-Design and management of UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program projects within garden.
- Developing and maintaining garden Horticulture Training Program's community outreach programs to build awareness and involvement of general Vancouver community and beyond
- Develops the Horticulture Training and by extension summer programming for public education courses including budgets, coordination of guest lecturers and materials.
- Assessing horticultural educational materials for off-site lectures, tours, demonstrations and Garden related events
- Acts as a media spokesperson and extension representative for the Garden.
-Engages with potential students, through recruitment sessions, orientations and UBC Botanical Garden open houses.
- Develops and organizes volunteer and community education initiatives for the University Neighbourhood Association (UNA), and other campus organizations to highlight and integrate the work of Horticulture Training Students.
- Plans, develops and coordinates displays of horticultural materials for public and private events related to the Horticulture Training Program

-Works closely with Garden Supervisor, Curatorial Staff, and horticulturists at the Garden to effectively use the Garden's grounds for the teaching of the horticulture training program
- Acts as liaison with local garden clubs and societies
- Speaks locally and internationally on behalf of the UBC Botanical, including formal speaking engagements or as part of official delegations.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Coordination of community educational initiatives requires significant horticultural and educational expertise as well as a high degree of coordination with other staff and/or volunteers. Poor performance will jeopardize the UBC Botanical Garden s high standing in the community. The Garden is supported by a significant cadre of volunteers (FOGs) and considerable outside financial support. Ineffective communication would result in a significant decline in donor and community support to the Garden and therefore its viability. Extensive community support and funding is a crucial element to the operation of the Garden.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Associate Director & Director of the Botanical Garden. Works under general direction. Work is reviewed for overall effectiveness and achievement of program objectives.

Supervision Given

Delegates and supervises work of students and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.University degree in Horticulture or related fields.Minimum of four years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Related qualification or experience in horticulture extension and public education - Strong and extensive horticultural and botanical knowledge. Teaching and research experience required. Understanding of the role of a botanical garden at the University, in the city and in the great context. Experience working in a complex unionized environment Effective oral and written communication, public speaking, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.Computer experience required (MS Office, internet, email).Ability to plan, prioritize and execute workflow to meet deadlines under pressure.Ability to interact and communicate with tact and discretion with multicultural sensitivity when dealing with internal and external contacts.