<p>Description</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY: The Education Manager leads the development and delivery of interpretive and educational programs that enhance the visitor experience at Bok Tower Gardens. This role integrates environmental education, cultural interpretation, and visitor engagement across garden programs. The manager ensures school field trips align with Florida standards, creates content that supports the Garden's mission, and collaborates with staff and volunteers to enrich guest learning. This role also oversees Hammock Hollow operations and provides strategic leadership for volunteer garden guide development.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.</p> <p>Educational Program Development & Delivery</p> <ul> <li>Develop and deliver school programs that align with Florida State Standards and reflect Bok Tower Gardens' educational priorities. </li><li>Design interpretive programs for diverse audiences including children, families, adults, and educators. </li><li>Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop engaging content for social media platforms that highlight the garden education programs and initiatives. </li><li>Translate observations from daily Garden experiences into meaningful educational messaging. </li><li>Regularly evaluate programs using surveys, stakeholder input, and visitor data. </li></ul> <p>Visitor Engagement & Interpretation</p> <ul> <li>Partner with Visitor Engagement Assistants (VEAs) and Marketing to elevate interpretive moments throughout the Garden. </li><li>Create tools and materials to help frontline staff and volunteers enhance visitor experiences. </li><li>Lead seasonal planning to identify key horticultural or cultural themes that inform programming. </li></ul> <p>Field Trip & Event Logistics</p> <ul> <li>Manage all logistics for school field trips, including reservations, scheduling, communication, and payment. </li><li>Ensure proper documentation, data entry (e.g., Altru, espace), and reporting for school and adult programs. </li><li>Oversee the creation, distribution, and evaluation of educator materials. </li></ul> <p>Hammock Hollow Operations</p> <ul> <li>Perform routine inspections and coordinate maintenance of physical structures. </li><li>Ensure daily opening/closing and stocking of educational and play materials. </li><li>Oversee volunteer support and repairs for costumes, props, and interpretive tools. </li></ul> <p>Administrative & Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Maintain weekly education team schedule and share with Visitor Engagement team. </li><li>Provide data and narratives for grants, reports, and proposals. </li><li>Maintain budgets and submit payment requests for instructors. </li><li>Represent Bok Tower Gardens at community events and outreach forums. </li><li>Serve as backup to Director of Visitor Engagement. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in education, Interpretation, Environmental Studies, Museum Studies, or related field </li><li>3+ years of experience in education programming, preferably in a garden, museum, or environmental setting </li><li>Experience managing teams. </li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills </li><li>Strong organizational, time management, and technology skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Altru, eSpace) </li><li>Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with grant writing and evaluative reporting </li><li>Familiarity with NAI standards and interpretive storytelling techniques. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL & WORK CONDITIONS</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions </li><li>Light physical labor required (e.g., moving supplies, setting up learning stations) </li><li>Occasional travel for outreach and training </li></ul>