Educator

The Educator interacts daily with the visitors at Grace Farms Foundation to facilitate visitor education & engagement programming which includes but is not limited to: daily engagement programs for intergenerational audiences, school-based field trip programs, adult & student tours, and early childhood programming. These programs, tours and engagements take place on site throughout each day as the means to interpret, share, and invite the visiting public into the work of Grace Farms Foundation. Through meaningful interactions, the Educator inspires casual visitors to become allies, advocates, partners and supporters of Grace Farms Foundation and the work that it does advancing good in the world. Educators create welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences while demonstrating exceptional hospitality and a passion for lifelong learning. This role will continually expand their knowledge of the Foundation's work and contribute

Responsibilities

Deliver and facilitate daily programming on site; Present and facilitate engaging live demonstrations and experiences such as pop-up talks, hands-on activities, school-based field trip programs, adult & student tours, and early childhood programming; Observe visitors' ability to follow along and adjust programming to effectively deliver content; Constantly learn about Grace Farms, the Design for Freedom Movement, and Grace Farms Tea & Coffee; Assist in the development and delivery of programs and experiences; Responsible for setup and cleanup of live daily programming and communicating schedule changes; Serve as part of the Operations team in visitor experience capacities; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master's degree required; Minimum of two years' experience as an Educator in formal and informal educational setting; Knowledge of instructional strategies and best practices in education and informal learning environments; Experience teaching or facilitating learning for students of all ages in a formal or informal educational setting; Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; Ability to work comfortably and effectively with diverse audiences including children and adults; Enthusiastic and performance-minded individual with ability to maintain high energy throughout each day; Commitment to continuous learning and proactively seeking additional information; Ability to absorb, summarize, synthesize, and communicate information to diverse audiences; Proven experience as a team player with a can-do attitude; Highly organized, adaptable, and flexible; Proven ability to maintain a calm exterior presence during high volume, high stress, or unusual events; Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, electronic communications, and other technology; Punctuality and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends; Ability to work indoors and outdoors depending on season and weather; Ability to flex schedule according to organization's needs including some evenings and/or early mornings; Must work on site at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT; Ability to perform sedentary work including prolonged sitting and frequent computer use; Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the site for extended periods; Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to manage event activities; Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, bend, reach, climb stairs, stand; Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Nice to have

Ability to serve as tour guide, docent, museum guide, interpreter, or visitor experience professional; Degree preferably in Education, English/Communication, Performing Arts, Nature, Science, History, or related field

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; 403(b) retirement benefit with organization match; Medical plans including dental and vision; 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability; PTO, sick, and personal days; 11 paid holidays; Access to 80 acres of preserved land and public events