Teach a Program at the Garden
Are you interested in teaching a program or workshop at the Garden? Apply to become an instructor!
Application to Propose a Program at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Those wishing to become instructors at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill should have experience in the subject matter they wish to instruct and/or should also have specific teaching or training experience in the subject matter.
Strategically our classes fall into the following categories and you will be asked to identify which category your class falls into:
- Speaker Series
- Symposia & Conferences
- Trips & Tours
- Horticulture & Gardening
- Conservation & Nature ID
- Health & Wellness
- Botanical Arts
- Botanical Illustration
- Photography
- Floral Design
- Food & Drink
- Seasonal Topics
To be considered as a contract instructor, please complete and submit the course proposal form below. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, and if your submission aligns with our programming needs, we will reach out to discuss next steps.
Please note that NEBG engages instructors on a 1099 basis and does not constitute employment.
If selected for consideration, you may be asked to provide a detailed course outline, meet with a member of our Education Team, and undergo a CORI check. Your course outline should include readings, topics, required supplies, materials budget, and any planned exercises or activities.
Please note that instructors are responsible for providing their own equipment and materials. Programs may be held indoors or outdoors at the discretion of NEBG, and location details may change based on programming needs.
Opportunities are limited, and we receive more proposals than we can accommodate. Submission of this form does not guarantee acceptance or a contract position. Only selected proposals that best fit our needs will be contacted. At this time, we are not hiring instructors for yoga, tai chi, or sound bath experiences.
Thank you for your interest in teaching at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.
Propose a program at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill!
Cancellation Policies
Effective October 15, 2024, cancellations must be made at least 10 days prior to the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance are non-refundable. If NEBG cancels a program, registrants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another session. For more information, please see the NEBG Education Programs Cancellation Policy. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Further Information
Questions about NEBG logos should be directed to Alyson Prokop, Manager of Adult Education, aprokop@nebg.org
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