Instructor, Therapeutic Horticulture Programs

Missouri Botanical Garden - St Louis, MO

Hiring: Instructor, Therapeutic Horticulture Programs Company: Missouri Botanical Garden Location: St Louis, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 23:13:11 Target Skills & Keywords : SAFe, TestNG About the job Required Skills: •Develops, prepares and delivers quality, engaging therapeutic horticulture programs that focus on the process and not the end result. •Provides nature-focused activities that coordinate with the organization or facilities’ client goals. •Delivers programs primarily in the St Louis community with some delivery of programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden. •Assists with creating, procuring and maintaining program supplies. •Creates in partner with the organization’s staff, client goals and evaluation notes post-session (s) Participates in team planning sessions with staff to ensure a well-coordinated and effective session and that program objectives/goals will be met. •Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed; informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices and routinely monitors to enforce them. Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards. Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately. •Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies •Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Horticultural Therapy, or related degree OR Associate’s Degree in Horticulture or related area required; Certification in Horticulture Therapy preferred. •An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in English (oral/written). •Completes tasks with minor guidance to coordinate meeting times, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!