School and Out-of-School Partnership Program Coordinator
School and Out-of-School Partnership Program Coordinator
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School and Out-of-School Partnership Program Coordinator
Associate Director School and Out-of-School Programs
Position Summary:
Childrens Education seeks a dynamic School and Out-of-School Partnership Program Coordinator to lead middle and high school enrichment initiatives. This role supports overall GreenSchool operations and is the lead staff member developing and facilitating special enrichment programming. This is a full time grant-funded position through the end of September 2026.
For each program the Coordinator will create phenomena-based culturally responsive curricula to engage students with NYBGs mission. Programs will focus on plant science conservation horticulture and education-connecting students to real-world science career pathways and climate action especially as it relates to the health of the Bronx River watershed where school partners are located.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and facilitate exhibition-themed workshops aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Develop lesson plans and daily schedules sourcing and manage supplies teach sessions and ensure a clean organized program environment.
- Implement research-based science instruction that fosters curiosity and evidence-based thinking.
- Collaborate with GEAR UP Coaches and CASA Project Associates on pre- scheduling and program logistics.
- Coordinate mentorship experiences with Garden professionals.
- Document program activities for funding matches institutional memory and community engagement (photo journals presentations social media blog submissions)
- Supervise and mentor program assistant for materials organization and prep clean up and evaluation documentation and photography
- Collect and analyze student and teacher feedback through surveys and science journals.
- Travel to CASA partner schools and transport supplies/materials using a personal or NYBG-provided transport.
- Participate in the Childrens Education professional learning community to enhance science teaching in both outdoor and classroom settings.
- Support GreenSchool Workshops and Tours as needed including program preparation materials management direct teaching and program cleanup.
Programming Responsibilities:
- GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs):
- Six (6) School-Time Green Career Paths at NYBG Days
- Two (2) Spring and Summer Recess Science workshops
- Two (2) Family Engagement Evenings
- CASA (Cultural After School Adventures):
- Four (4) Field trips to NYBG (program launch and culmination)
- Three (3) 8-week afterschool hands-on ecological restoration workshops
- NYCPS Summer Recess Careers at NYBG
- One (1) one-week Summer Camp for 6th grade students
- NYBG Field Camp
- One (1) three-week middle school NYBG camp
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Occasional interdepartmental collaborations to table at local festivals and school fairs
Qualifications:
- Potential candidates must have an undergraduate degree with experience in informal outdoor or museum education. Strong background in ecology botany or horticulture science.
- Demonstrated horticultural expertise in hands-on native plant restoration and invasive species management.
- Familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards and three dimensional learning principles.
- Excellent oral communication and organizational skills are required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and to be flexible and responsive in a complex dynamic and fast-paced environment. Proven ability to spark curiosity and engagement among teen audiences.
- Valid NYS drivers license required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum stand; walk; sit; use hands handle tools use motorized vehicles/ reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule:
35 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary is $63000.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
