January 29, 2025
Lasdon Park, Arboretum, and Veterans Memorial
2610 Amawalk Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
www.lasdonpark.org
Lasdon Park, Arboretum, and Veterans Memorial, located in Katonah, New York is Westchester’s Public Garden with 234 acres of landscape consisting of ornamental display gardens, containers, orchard, tree and shrub collections, conservatory with tropical plants and changing exhibitions, greenhouses, forests, meadows, and hiking trails.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum is looking for enthusiastic educators, naturalists, and outdoor-enthusiast to share their love of outdoors and knowledge on topics including natural history, horticulture, and environmental conservation with students from pre-school to families in creative, hands-on, placed based programs.
School group visits typically run from April through June and September through December. In addition, drop-in programs occur year round, usually on weekends, and winter/ spring horticulture exhibits run Thursdays to Sunday.
Duties include but are not limited to: creating lesson plans that align with NYSSLS; delivering environmental, natural history, and horticulture education for children and families; guest services attendant during exhibitions and public programs such as concerts and plant sale; assist in welcoming guests in Welcome Center; working outside in all weather conditions, with large groups of guests.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should possess a love of nature, a willingness to work outdoors, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Enthusiasm and curiosity are a must!
Applicants with teaching certificate and experience working with children and the public are preferred.
HOURLY POSITION: Educators are hourly positions. Flexible hourly schedule on an as needed basis and typically include at least one weekend day.
SALARY: Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to education@lasdonpark.org.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER