Zoo Education Officer

Leeds City Council; York; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City Council is looking for a Zoo Education Officer to inspire people about the natural world by heading up the conservation education programme at our site. You will develop and deliver engaging workshops on Rainforests, Habitats and conservation careers, and help promote the zoo's conservation work and animal collection.

You will also help coordinate the visitor engagement programme on weekends and during school holidays, supporting interpretation and outreach across the site and with

Responsibilities

• Inspire people about the natural world by heading up our conservation education programme.
• Develop and deliver workshops on Rainforests, Habitats and conservation careers.
• Help interpret and promote the zoo's conservation work and animal collection.
• Help coordinate the visitor engagement programme on weekends and during school holidays.

Job description

As a Zoo Education Officer you'll thrive on the opportunity to inspire people about the natural world by heading up our conservation education programme, developing and delivering workshops on subjects from 'Rainforests' and 'Habitats' and conservation careers, helping with interpretation and promotion of the zoo's conservation work and animal collection, and helping to coordinate the visitor engagement programme offered on weekends and during school holidays.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.