Conservation Education Specialist

Description

• Flexible Schedule Needed
• Year Round / Fully On-Site
• $14/hour

Under the direction of the Director of Conservation Education, s/he will conceptualize and assist in the development of mission related, educationally meaningful and cost-effective programs that generate significant earned income and grant support. S/he will ensure that there is a high level of program quality, and that programs align with the departmental strategic framework and demonstrate impact. This part-time position is an integral part of the Lehigh Valley Zoo

• Develops, implements, and evaluates, on and off-site programming. This may include camps, encounters, meet and greets, and more.
• Works collaboratively with Education Director in proactively seeking opportunities for revenue generation.
• Develops relationships with public, and private schools, PTA’s, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services and other education related entities
• Develops strong working relationships with staff in other departments to create a dynamic network that cultivates innovation and team development.
• Develops program ideas for grants, and once awarded, oversees all aspects of the programs and ensures compliance with all grant requirements.
• Support the creation of innovative curriculum that inspires and fulfills the needs of primary and secondary teachers in meeting Pennsylvania’s educational standards.
• Support the creation of innovative and attractive adult and family-oriented programming that fulfills the needs and desires of the community and encourages return visitation of our general audience.
• Support the creation of programming attractive to a variety of sizes and types of groups.
• Collaborates with representatives from the community to provide programming that promotes the Zoo mission
• Ensure programming meets Pennsylvania and Federal Standards for Education (STEAM)
• Answer phone calls, emails and participate in scheduling for all programming.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of training plans for the ambassador animal collection.
• Perform other related work as required.

• Satisfactory results required on criminal record check and child abuse history clearance
• High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Work, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent written communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy as well in a group setting.
• Excellent time management with ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking

• Experience working in a school, education department at a zoo, museum, or informal learning center preferred.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Knowledge and skill in handling animals.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hour or overnight assignments, in all weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Physical Demands
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  While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is always required to: walk; sit; stand; use hands to fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment
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  The noise level in the work environment is usually louder than a normal office environment le performing the job duties you at times you will be required to work outside in all weather conditions.