Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator

The Education Coordinator (EC) facilitates education programs hosted at Franklin Park Zoo, including serving as the liaison for community partnership programs such as Countdown to Kindergarten. The EC is integral to the facilitation of the summer Zoo Camp program and other camp-related programs during the calendar school year. The primary responsibility of this role is the program curriculum development, operations, and evaluation.

As a member of the Education Team, the EC also regularly facilitates other on-site and off-site education programs, chats, and experiences. The Education Coordinator assists in facilitating the development, implementation, and training of staff and volunteers on interpretative interactions and public programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as camp coordinator for summer Zoo Camp, including instructing camp, developing curriculum, the hiring, training and supervision of camp staff, meeting safety requirements for a Massachusetts recreational camp, and some related administrative work.
• Create and facilitate family-focused programs at Franklin Park Zoo.
• Facilitate scheduled education programming including on-site and off-site school and scout programs, animal experiences, events, and interpretation/chats.
• Train seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns on interpretive programs.
• Regularly scheduled hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday-Wednesday during the school year; and Monday-Friday while summer camp is in session. Occasional evening work will be required.
• The EC is based at Franklin Park Zoo but travels to Stone Zoo approximately once a week.
• Other duties assigned by the Education Manager, and in the absence of EM, any other Manager in Education.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Background knowledge about environmental education and biological sciences
• 1 year of practical experience facilitating education in a museum or other non-formal setting, classroom teaching experience, or previous summer camp experience.
• Knowledge of current teaching trends in the environmental education field
• Ability to address groups of all ages and aptitudes
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing).
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to work well with Zoo staff and project partners.
• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft suite of programs
• Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid; institutional first responder.
• Valid driver's license and a driver in good standing with a reliable vehicle; use of personal vehicle for institutional purpose as needed.
• Able to navigate over uneven terrain and in all weather.