Assistant, Adult Education

Summary: Provides educational assistance to the Adult Education Program. This role works closely with the Coordinator, Adult Education Programs in coordinating adult education classes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in coordinating the scheduling of classes with contract instructors and Garden staff.

Assists Coordinator, Adult Education Programs with planning course offerings on topics such as Food & Cooking, Gardening & Landscaping, Fine Arts, Green Living, Nature Study, Photography, Guided Tours, Well-Being, and Botanical Crafts.

Assists in drafting course descriptions for web and print catalog and assists in the editing of public program print catalog twice a year.

Utilizes Ungerboeck room reservation system for scheduling adult education programs/classes, Tessitura to add registrations processes, Survey Monkey for class surveys, and Zoom for online classes.

Assists contract instructors with classes, hosting online programs, and assist in purchasing of supplies

Conducts cross divisional communication with the Garden to arrange for various adult education classes.

Coordinates class volunteers for classes

Maintains adult education program statistics and surveys.

Creates, maintains, and processes instructor confirmation forms and payment forms, for each class.

Must be prepared to work evenings and weekends. Our busiest months are March, April, May, September and October and in these months, this position will work an average of two nights a week and at least one Saturday a month.

Meets expected attendance guidelines.

Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.

Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities. Core Competencies: Communication - Listens to others and asks questions for clarification; Writes clearly and presents information accurately; Speaks professionally and responds well to questions; Supports positive visitor relations.