Description
Within the Education Department (Family Programs Team), the Gallery Facilitator will interact with the public within the outdoor galleries of the Dallas Arboretum's Children’s Garden to ensure that a successful public experience and effective gallery interpretation/engagement occurs. Contribute to team effort.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Proactively engage members and the public in the specific outdoor gallery spaces with STEM and/or Earth and Life Science content.
- Present educational programming in an inviting and engaging manner, including gallery-specific content: Botany, Geometry, Mathematics, Art, Meteorology, Astronomy, Geology, Paleontology, Entomology, Ornithology, Conservation, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Assure that gallery exhibit is ready for public interaction and report any issues/broken exhibits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Respond to any public incident according to the relevant guidelines to ensure safety and a successful visitor experience.
- Monitor and encourage appropriate public behavior to promote a positive educational experience while preserving the garden exhibits
Requirements
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching certificate and/or teaching experience in early childhood or elementary science/STEM is required.
- Background in science field or bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for teaching experience.
- Previous experience in customer service or public engagement is highly desirable.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications, are highly desirable.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Work flexible hours, including nights. Weekends and Holidays necessary
- Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including background screening and drug test
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments year-round, demonstrating adaptability to varying weather conditions.
- Manage assigned tasks independently and competently.
- Engaging with strong public interaction skills.
- Frequently and repeatedly, walk/stand in the garden for extended periods to engage and monitor the public to facilitate a successful experience.
The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to be a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. We are a world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.
The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.
Skills Required
- Teaching certificate and/or teaching experience in early childhood or elementary science/STEM
- Background in a science field or bachelor's degree (may substitute for teaching experience)
- Previous experience in customer service or public engagement
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to pass pre-employment requirements including background screening and drug test
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
- Ability to manage assigned tasks independently and competently
- Strong public interaction and engagement skills
- Ability to frequently walk/stand for extended periods
What We Do
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a premier 66-acre public garden and arboretum located on the shores of White Rock Lake. Its mission is to build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment, and knowledge of horticulture while providing opportunities for education and research, enriching lives through beauty, learning, and connection for visitors of all ages.
