Education Assistant , Botanical – Parks Department

Job Posting: COP-00027-26

Salary: $45,057 – $49,247

Job Grade Level: A5

Department: Parks Department

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Job Summary

The Education Assistant reports to the RWP Botanical Center Director. Programming at the Providence Parks Department is mission-driven and community-focused. The Education Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the Botanical Center’s public programs, overseeing the development, marketing, implementation, and presentation of educational and mission-based programming in collaboration with the Botanical Center Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact for all programs at the Botanical Center, particularly during major program seasons.
Collaborates with the Botanical Center Manager to enhance existing programs and partnerships, and to develop new opportunities aligned with the Center’s mission.
Under the direction of the Botanical Center Manager, assists in the implementation of major programs, coordinating tasks among part-time staff as needed.
Works under the direction of the Botanical Center Manager and Education Supervisor, in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator, to coordinate volunteer and docent schedules and staffing.
Collaborates with partners, City departments, and external organizers to ensure the seamless delivery of programs.
Develops and distributes program promotional materials, including print assets, website content, calendar listings, press releases, and social media posts. Maintains mailing lists, prepares mailing materials, and conducts post-program analysis and public feedback collection.
Prepares written materials and documentation necessary to support program activities.
Assists with grant writing to support the position and related programming, as appropriate.
Participates in the planning and presentation of public programs.
Designs and develops promotional merchandise.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
Must have demonstrated experience with mission-driven coordination, facilitation, and promotion.
Excellent oral and written communications skill; excellent organizational skills.
Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Posting expires when position is filled.