Learning and Development Coordinator
New York Botanical Garden, New York, NY, United States
Title
Learning and Development Coordinator
Reports To
Senior Director of Learning Strategy and Operations
Position Summary
The New York Botanical Garden is seeking an organized, dependable, and mission-driven Learning and Development Coordinator to support staff learning and professional development across the Garden.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning Strategy and Operations, this role helps coordinate training programs, onboarding activities, workshops, learning materials, and related projects. The coordinator supports the day-to-day work that helps learning programs run smoothly, including scheduling, communications, materials preparation, tracking, documentation, and follow-up.
This role is a good fit for someone with strong coordination skills, clear communication, sound judgment, and an interest in helping staff learn and grow in a mission-based organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate logistics for trainings, workshops, and learning programs, including scheduling, registration, room setup, technology, materials, and participant communication
Support onboarding and orientation activities by helping manage calendars, materials, and coordination across departments
Maintain project trackers, timelines, files, and shared learning resources
Assist with the development and editing of presentations, handouts, guides, and other training materials
Track attendance, feedback, and follow-up items for learning programs
Help prepare surveys, interview guides, and focus group materials used to gather staff feedback and assess learning needs
Organize notes, responses, and other information to support reporting and planning
Assist with summarizing findings and preparing slides, documents, and other materials for internal use
Support digital learning efforts, including online resources, microlearning, and basic staff technology upskilling
Communicate professionally with staff and partners across the organization
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in learning and development, education, human resources, communications, or a related field
1-3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, training support, learning and development, education, HR, or a related area
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with consistency and care
Ability to work professionally with sensitive or confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
Experience supporting training, workshops, onboarding, or staff programs preferred
Experience in a nonprofit, cultural, educational, or mission-driven organization preferred
Interest in workplace learning, staff development, and digital tools preferred
Driver's license preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, and use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods. The employee may also be required to walk between locations across NYBG's campus, stand for meetings or program support, and occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
This role works primarily in an office, classroom, and meeting environment, with occasional work in public or event spaces across the Garden. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule
21 hours per week, generally across 3 business days, with occasional flexibility to support scheduled programs, meetings, or events.
Payrate
$30 per hour
Contact
HR@nybg.org
EEO Statement
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
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Learning and Development Coordinator
Reports To
Senior Director of Learning Strategy and Operations
Position Summary
The New York Botanical Garden is seeking an organized, dependable, and mission-driven Learning and Development Coordinator to support staff learning and professional development across the Garden.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning Strategy and Operations, this role helps coordinate training programs, onboarding activities, workshops, learning materials, and related projects. The coordinator supports the day-to-day work that helps learning programs run smoothly, including scheduling, communications, materials preparation, tracking, documentation, and follow-up.
This role is a good fit for someone with strong coordination skills, clear communication, sound judgment, and an interest in helping staff learn and grow in a mission-based organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate logistics for trainings, workshops, and learning programs, including scheduling, registration, room setup, technology, materials, and participant communication
Support onboarding and orientation activities by helping manage calendars, materials, and coordination across departments
Maintain project trackers, timelines, files, and shared learning resources
Assist with the development and editing of presentations, handouts, guides, and other training materials
Track attendance, feedback, and follow-up items for learning programs
Help prepare surveys, interview guides, and focus group materials used to gather staff feedback and assess learning needs
Organize notes, responses, and other information to support reporting and planning
Assist with summarizing findings and preparing slides, documents, and other materials for internal use
Support digital learning efforts, including online resources, microlearning, and basic staff technology upskilling
Communicate professionally with staff and partners across the organization
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in learning and development, education, human resources, communications, or a related field
1-3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, training support, learning and development, education, HR, or a related area
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with consistency and care
Ability to work professionally with sensitive or confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
Experience supporting training, workshops, onboarding, or staff programs preferred
Experience in a nonprofit, cultural, educational, or mission-driven organization preferred
Interest in workplace learning, staff development, and digital tools preferred
Driver's license preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, and use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods. The employee may also be required to walk between locations across NYBG's campus, stand for meetings or program support, and occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
This role works primarily in an office, classroom, and meeting environment, with occasional work in public or event spaces across the Garden. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baseline Work Schedule
21 hours per week, generally across 3 business days, with occasional flexibility to support scheduled programs, meetings, or events.
Payrate
$30 per hour
Contact
HR@nybg.org
EEO Statement
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans
#J-18808-Ljbffr