Education Manager, School and Youth Programs

Job overview

The Education Manager works onsite in Omaha, NE, with regular hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; flexible hours, evenings, and holidays may be required. Compensation is not specified. Lauritzen Gardens is a nonprofit botanical garden that conducts conservation work and offers educational experiences about plants. The manager plans and delivers camps, field trips, homeschool programs, and play-garden programming while coordinating staff, registrations, schedules, and resources. The role supports engaging educational experiences and helps the department evaluate and improve its programs.

What you'll do

• Plan winter and summer camps with Education Department staff
• manage registrations, enrollment, rosters, logistics, and parent communications
• coordinate field trips and homeschool programs
• develop volunteer opportunities and training materials
• train and supervise seasonal staff and year-round facilitators
• evaluate participant feedback
• maintain program records
• monitor budgets, expenses, and revenue goals
• manage program materials and resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

education manager

school and youth programs

lauritzen gardens

omaha ne

botanical garden

camps

field trips

homeschool programs

youth education

staff supervision

monday–friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

evenings and holidays may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• paid sick time and holidays
• garden membership
• employee assistance program
• bereavement leave
• professional development.

Why this role

Programs include camps, school-year and summer field trips, homeschool programs, and Sofia’s Play Garden.

About the employer

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