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Department: Visitor Experience

Status: Regular/Part-Time/Non-Exempt-28 Hours Per Week

Reportsto: Program Manager

DateUpdated: June2026

Summary:

Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children's Museum of Phoenix's mission is to engage the minds, muscles, and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. Through hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to ten, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with an emphasis on early childhood education and school readiness. Rooted in ourfive-coreCharacterSkills-Curiosity, Creativity, Bravery, Kindness, and Respect-we strive to create experiences that inspire discovery and connection.

The Program & Garden Specialistrepresentsand brings life to the mission of the Museum through dynamic educational programs and meaningful guest engagement.

The Program & Garden Specialist works in andmaintainsour outdoor edible, educational garden, cultivating a space that sparksCuriosityabout the natural world and encourages hands-on exploration. This role educates visitors about plants, sustainability, and food systems while leading workshops and classes that fosterCreativityand joyful learning. The Specialist should take pleasure in physical and outdoor work and feel confident facilitating in an open, public-facing environment. While working in the garden during open museum hours, the Specialist actively engages children and caregivers, modelingKindnessand Respectthrough inclusive, welcoming interactions.

The primary duty of the Program & Garden Specialist is to deliver Museum-developed educational curriculum for public programs, school groups, and community partnerships both onsite and, when applicable, at off-site venues. This role requiresBraveryin leading programs, adaptability in diverse environments, and a collaborative spirit when working with community partners, instructors, and teaching artists. The Specialist alsoassistswith set-up, clean-up, and preparation of program materials, ensuring each experience is thoughtfully executed and aligned with the Museum's commitment to learning through play.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assistsin the development and implementation of Museumprogrammingas it relates to the Children's Garden andKIDchenprogramming.

• Facilitates Museum programming as assignedin our classrooms,KIDchen, Children's Garden,and pop-up programs throughout theMuseum.

• Assistsin reaching monthly programming attendance goals by promoting Museum programs and recruiting patrons toparticipate.

• Manage relationships with local gardens/nurseries for plant donations with the support of the Program Manager

• Maintains current knowledge of program content beingdelivered.

• Assists Program Manager with the planning and execution of inclusive events/promotions, such as: "Special Night of Play",Earth DayExpo, Delta Dental supply giveaway,etc.

• Participates in the evaluation of Museumprogramming.

• Prepare andmaintainmaterials and lessons for Museumprogramming.

• Provides an epic Museum program experience with an enthusiastic and friendly attitudewhilefacilitatingprograms.

• Encouragecontinued support for the Museum's publicprograms.

• Assistsin administrative tasks, such as preparing program signage andattendance.

• Support and mentor volunteers toassistin garden and educational programs.

• Ability to effectively engage with all visitors, including those with different learning styles in a positivemanner.

• Primary responsibility will be the care of the edible garden in ourMove It!exhibitoutside.This is done incollaboration with a Horticulturist and volunteers.

• Planting and maintenance of garden beds and containers

• Irrigation and fertilization of garden beds and containers

• Deadheading of annuals and perennials

• Pruning, mulching, watering trees, shrubs, and vines

• Weeding and composting.

• Garden renovation and bedamendment.

• Planting,transplanting,and propagation of plant material.

• Assistsinmaintainingour seed library.

• Assistin maintenance of other on-property garden needs.

• Sustainsan open, supportive, and collaborative relationship with the Exhibits, Education, and FacilitiesDepartments.

• Collaborating with theProgramManager to build relationships with nurseries and landscaping companiestoacquireplants and garden supplies.

• Other duties may be assigned to meet businessneeds.

• Experience working withchildrenages2-10.

• Knowledgein garden education or environmental education.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Works well independently and as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented with commitment to thehighest-qualityof work.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact courteously with a variety of visitors andstaff.

• Professional andappropriate dress/demeanor.

• Capability to improvise/interact spontaneously withvisitors.

• Must have a fun, positive, team-oriented, can-doattitude.

• Commitment to diversity andtrack recordof effective work with diverse audiences.

• Practical understanding ofagesand stages of child development.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft office.

• Comfortable with a flexible work scheduleincludingweekends,holidaysandevenings. Work hours aredeterminedby the operational demands of the museum and may be adjusted as needed to support changing schedules and priorities.

• Mustpass a backgroundcheck.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in educationor related field preferred

• Experience working with children and large crowdspreferred.

• Knowledgeofnative plants or native gardensis desired.

• Early childhood education experiencepreferred.

• We recognize that skills and experiences are transferable, and that diverse backgrounds bring valuable perspectives rooted in curiosity. We encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not directly align with every qualification listed.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a physically demanding job -maintainingthe Children's Garden requires standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, stooping, bending, and climbing, as well as carrying and/or lifting materials. TheSpecialistwill spend a lot of time working outside gardening and educatingchildren.Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours. Must be able to see well and able to read fine print. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Environmental Requirements:

• Most work will be outside in theMove It! exhibit, this is not a climate-controlled environment. Some of the work will be in astandard shop environment;frequentlysubject towarehouse, garden, and storage facility to transport items.May also be exposed to extreme weather conditions when working outside.This includes working in extreme Arizona summer temperatures,possibly morethan 100degrees.Mustbe able to work inan open areawith other employees.

CMoPprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The Children's Museum of Phoenix is an at-will employer.This means that both you and the museum reserve the right toterminatethe employment relationship at any time for any reason with or without notice or reassign you or change your compensation.