Seasonal Education and Play Facilitator

Job overview

The Seasonal Education and Play Facilitator role is onsite in Omaha, NE, working indoors and outdoors. Compensation is not specified. Lauritzen Gardens is a nonprofit botanical garden focused on Great Plains conservation, responsible horticulture, and meaningful community experiences. The facilitator engages guests of all ages in garden spaces and programs, spending most of the role in Sofia’s Play Garden. The position supports informal learning and guest experience by monitoring the play space, maintaining supplies, assisting with recurring programs, and visiting field trip groups throughout the gardens.

What you'll do

• Monitor Sofia’s Play Garden, engage with guests, maintain supplies, assist with recurring play-garden programming, and visit field trip groups in different garden spaces.
• Keep the space clean and organized and communicate with guests in presentation and tour settings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

seasonal education and play facilitator

lauritzen gardens

omaha ne

sofia’s play garden

guest engagement

informal education

children’s programs

field trips

garden programs

indoor and outdoor work

conservation

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The seasonal position runs through December 2026. A high school diploma or GED is required; experience working with children and CPR and First Aid certification are preferred.

About the employer

Lauritzen Gardens is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.