The Peel Compton Foundation is looking for a passionate Education Coordinator to help us make an impact. Come join our Programs team!

The Peel Compton Foundation (PCF) is a premier and growing nonprofit organization, located in Bentonville, AR. We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as an Education Coordinator. The Peel Compton Foundation owns and operates the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park. The uniting mission for these diverse properties is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. The Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

About the Position: This role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape and expand educational experiences across the Peel Compton Foundation’s properties. The Education Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position with benefits including paid time off, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate is passionate about outdoor education, community engagement, and developing high-quality programs for all ages.

General Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Program Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering year-round educational programming across all PCF properties—including the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler, and Osage Park.
• Develop engaging, mission-aligned educational experiences such as school field trips, youth workshops, interpretive programs, guided tours, and community education events.
• Facilitate hands-on learning activities that connect to science, history, art, and environmental education.
• Ensure all educational programs emphasize safety, inclusion, environmental stewardship, and meaningful learning.
• Support communication efforts, including outreach, scheduling, registration, and participant correspondence.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Program Facilitation & Instruction

• Lead on-site delivery of educational programs for K–12 students, community groups, and public audiences.
• Facilitate guided tours, hands-on learning experiences, and special events that highlight PCF’s natural, cultural, and historical assets.
• Provide on-site supervision and participant support during field trips, camps, workshops, and public programs.
• Promote a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning environment aligned with PCF’s mission and values.

Operations & Program Support

• Assist with program logistics, including program outlines, program setup, material preparation, supply purchasing, and equipment management.
• Ensure educational spaces, both indoor and outdoor, are well-maintained, accessible, and prepared for daily program use.
• Help track program metrics such as attendance, learning outcomes, teacher feedback, and participant satisfaction to continually strengthen offerings.
• Support budget management tasks, maintain records, and contribute to grant/sponsor reporting as needed.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support partnership programs, special events, and foundation-wide initiatives.

Who We Are Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, outdoor education, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in education, interpretation, environmental education, horticulture programming, or youth programming.
• Experience delivering programs in outdoor or nontraditional learning environments is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with educators, families, and community partners.
• Ability to use sound judgment, remain flexible, and problem-solve in dynamic settings.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions across diverse terrain.

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