[PCA] JOB: Children's Education Specialist (Washington, DC)

[Olivia Kwong]

This position is at the US Botanic Garden.  Please pass along and view 
vacancy at 
www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/selectVacancy;jsessionid=a13a539d30d52fe6c6fb0dda44b58d47ff7b1b5fb88f.e38PaNaKbN4Mai0Mb3iLch8Pai0?vacancyIds=614295081 
and note the position closes on 10/7/11.


Architect of the Capitol

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION SPECIALIST, GS-1701-9
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 	BG-2011-164
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 	10/07/2011
JOB LOCATION: 	Washington, Dist of Columbia
WORK SCHEDULE: 	Full Time
SALARY RANGE: 	$51,630.00-$67,114.00
OPEN DATE: 	09/15/2011
TIME LIMIT: 	Permanent - No time limit Help
WHO MAY APPLY: 	Anyone may apply
NUMBER OF VACANCIES:	1
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 	11

NOTES:

LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Botanic Garden, Public Programs 
Division

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or 
http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is 
typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO 
YOUR JOB APPLICATION.

FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE 
ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center 
for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment 
Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room 
H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You 
may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSE AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any 
of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

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TOUR OF DUTY IS A FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE -- WORKING OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS, 
EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED.

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DUTIES:

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. 
Botanic Garden (USBG), Public Programs Division. The incumbent serves as 
the primary planner, developer and implementer of lectures, thematic 
tours, conferences and workshops and other formal and informal educational 
programs families, youth, children and teachers. Develops and coordinates 
weekend, evening and holiday programs that provide education, engagement 
and inspiration on botany and the importance of plants.

More specifically, the incumbent develops formal and informal programs and 
activities for classroom and outdoor venues. Participates in the delivery 
of programs to USBG audiences in workshops, seminars, delivery carts and 
festivals. Practices and models inquiry- and object-based learning. 
Conducts teacher training on plant science and botany education.

Participates in agency operational or planning meetings, public briefings 
or other formal or informal settings where the incumbent publicizes 
educational program accomplishments and solicits resources or other forms 
of support and cooperation necessary to ensure program success. Develops 
collaborative relationships that benefit USBG programs.

Assists with the development of strategies for effective communication of 
program information. Develops exciting and innovative programs and stories 
about plants, observing plants, and children's programming associated with 
exhibits. Delivers programming creatively to visitors on a daily basis in 
formal and informal settings.

Works to ensure the promotion of the agency's views in respect to current 
and emerging policy issues. Arranges for consultants or program experts to 
work with the staff; writes website content; cell phone tours, brochures, 
signs, handouts and other informative materials. Works with USBG and AOC 
staff to publicize youth and family programs.