EDUCATION COORDINATOR – TEMPORARY

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide administrative support to the Education Department programs and operations. This is a temporary, full-time position during the period of April 7, 2025 through August 21, 2025, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am-5pm. Compensation is $22 per hour.

About The Arboretum:

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanic garden and historical site located in what was the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita in the city of Arcadia. The mission of the Arboretum is to cultivate our natural, horticultural, and historic resources for learning, enjoyment, and inspiration. Home to over 200 wild peacocks, a stroll through the Arboretum takes guests through a variety of gardens and landscapes that offer beauty and tranquility as well as ideas for outdoor spaces at home. The garden houses plants of interest in geographical and botanical collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species. In addition to its plant collection, the Arboretum hosts a wide variety of programs, classes, and events for adults, families, and children throughout the year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and post flyers for upcoming programs
• Coordinate with Communications Department regarding social media posts
• Design and send eblasts for upcoming programs
• Submit select programs to external media outlets
• Create monthly attendance and revenue reports
• Process registrations, refunds, and check requests
• Coordinate with instructor for upcoming class schedules
• Serve as liaison for class instructors
• Attend weekly events meetings
• Assign Educators to programs as needed
• Schedule birthday parties as needed; Maintain birthday party kits/inventory
• Answer general inquiries via phone and email
• Troubleshoot any website/registration page issues for Education Department programs
• Update registration pages as needed
• Monitor class registration numbers
• Assist with registrations over the phone
• Assist with program setup and breakdown as needed
• Order program supplies
• Lead programs when needed
• Support back-end summer camp operations; purchase camp supplies as needed
• Help organize program supplies in both classrooms and office
• Fill in for absent summer camp staff on occasion

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using Canva, Google Drive, WordPress, and Mailchimp a plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at once
• Confidence working with the public
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Calm under pressure
• Quality customer service skills
• Experience working with children a plus

TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter to brooke.applegate@....

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