Educator, Seasonal ​/ Summer

Under the direction of the Education Manager, this position will facilitate education programs to promote the Zoo’s mission, goals and objectives; and create a positive learning experience for all ages. This is a permanent, full-time position. Employees must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes regular weekends and evenings. Some holidays (including Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day) and overnights are also required.

• Educator: serve as primary facilitator for education programming. This requires a strong knowledge of program content, the ability to teach to varying age levels, and the skill and comfortability to handle various types of animals, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Primary types of programming include day camps, early childhood programs, community outreach, virtual programs, classroom programs and adult programming.
• Interpreter: when not facilitating programs, serve as public interpreter for interpretive programs including Critter Corner, Australia Outback and Discover Conservation interacting with the public and practicing guest interaction strategies from the Guest Interaction Guide.
• Program Evaluation and Resource Development:
  Assist the education team leadership with administering program evaluations, as well as maintaining accurate statistics for all programs. Assist with the design and development of educational resources and activities for the Zoo’s website and program participants.
• Other responsibilities:
  
  The Educator I will frequently work with, and supervise volunteers and perform other duties as assigned. Work on weekends, evenings, some holidays and overnights is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Resourceful – Must have understanding of, or has the ability to research all applicable topics as they relate to modern conservation education principles and best practices
• Flexible – Must have the ability to handle a flexible workload with a variety of assignments while also maintaining composure in an environment that can be stressful
• Independent – Must be able to operate independently, exercise initiative and demonstrate capacity for detail and follow-up
• Positive – Must be a positive, effective team member and be able to establish professional working relationships to grow and develop team members
• Organized – Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Customer-oriented – Must be able to exercise professional customer service skills at all times, with many different types of people and all situations

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may mentor seasonal staff and volunteers.

While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent is required to work both indoors and outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

The incumbent will be required to spend large amounts of time driving alone. This position requires frequent work with children and/or animals. This individual will be exposed to computer monitors. The noise level is moderate.

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

Never Occasionally Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

Never Occasionally Constantly Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Never Occasionally Constantly Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Never Constantly Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

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