Adult Education Program Coordinator – Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix, AZ

The Adult Education Program Coordinator serves as primary contact and onsite support for instructors and Instructor Aide volunteers in adult educational programs. He or she will work collaboratively with the Adult Education Program Director and other members of the department to achieve short- and long-range goals for instructor and volunteer training and coordination, and to achieve the highest levels of excellence in adult education and leisure programs.

Responsibilities include: Educational event coordination – insure successful implementation of scheduled Adult Education programs; provide outstanding service in both instructor and educational event coordination by ensuring that all inquiries and requirements are addressed according to department needs and infrastructure; provide instructor assistance, to include promptly answering questions, purchasing materials, booking and re-booking rooms and/or vehicles, coordinating instructor aide/volunteer efforts, booking offsite facilities, etc. Coordinate volunteer efforts – coordinate volunteer (Instructor Aides) efforts onsite, monitor volunteer participation, and act as a liaison between the adult education team and Instructor Aide volunteers serving in adult education programs, to include volunteer recruiting, training and assisting classes without scheduled volunteer support. General support – help the department in marketing efforts to achieve budget goals, and support registration and customer service needs while working with Adult Education Registrar.

Requirements includean Associate level degree in Education, Event Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, Bachelor level degree preferred;demonstrated skills and abilities in event management, negotiation and customer service;ability to work evenings and weekends; high-level of organizational skill and flexibility to work well in a changing environment; functional ability in using MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint;and ability to work with teams in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and diverse audiences.

How to apply

To apply, please e-mail resume and letter of interest to Human Resources at: hr@dbg.org, fax to: 480 481.8173, or mail to:

Human Resources Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008

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