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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