Program Assistant, School of Botanical Art and Illustration

$42,619 - $48,610/Yr

Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver, CO

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Denver, CO

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About the position

The Program Assistant for the School of Botanical Art and Illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens plays a crucial role in supporting and moderating various educational programs, classes, and activities. This part-time position involves engaging with students, managing logistics, and ensuring a positive learning environment both online and on-site. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the diverse programming offered by the Gardens.

Responsibilities

• Greet students and create a welcoming environment for class participants and instructors.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices for managing audio-visual software and hardware in classrooms and online.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and interact with IT staff as needed.
• Oversee program setup and related logistics before and during classes.
• Assist instructors during in-person or online classes.
• Maintain and organize class and program supplies.
• Take accurate attendance and communicate with tardy or absent students as needed.
• Prepare and send class surveys and run survey reports.
• Stay informed about SBAI program offerings and serve as a program representative during classes.
• Contribute to the course catalog creation process.
• Run occasional drop-in programs and activities as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience working in adult education programs or art programs in a museum, university, or other school setting required.
• Strong familiarity with art supplies and adult learning principles.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience and familiarity with adult learning preferred.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and deal well with stressful situations.
• Willingness to modify plans as necessary throughout the day.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment.
• Access to unique garden experiences and educational programs.