Assistant Discovery & Education Manager (School Team)

Ocean Park Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Park Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Discovery & Education Manager to lead environmental education initiatives and funding projects within the Discovery & Education department. The role focuses on building school networks, developing teacher training, and delivering engaging programmes for students.

The candidate will oversee the Summer Mainland Student Internship, coordinate with schools, and ensure high-quality education experiences while working across outdoor settings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Ecology, Education, Environmental Science or related disciplines.
• At least 3 years of working experience in education, environmental or related fields.
• Experience and knowledge in outbound tour escort, ecotourism, project management, conservation and biodiversity would be an advantage.
• Experience in curriculum design, teacher training or professional development for educators would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a high sense of responsibility.
• Able to travel to and stay in the Chinese Mainland for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks during summer to lead the Student Internship Programme.
• Able to work under pressure and enjoy teamwork.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua.
• Willing to work outdoors, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible to manage funding projects and develop environmental education programmes addressing up-to-trend environmental issues to support the Park’s mission.
• He/She will lead the Outbound Student Internship Programme, including leading and accompanying student groups for a minimum stay of 3 weeks in the Chinese Mainland during the summer period.
• He/She will also lead and develop teacher training programmes, equipping educators with the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver environmental and nature-related learning in schools.
• Establish and maintain networks with schools and other organizations, and perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills and customer care

Teamwork

Travel to Mainland (Summer)

Work under pressure

English & Chinese (Putonghua) fluency

Project management

Curriculum design/training experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Biology, Ecology, Education, Environmental Science or related disciplines

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Discovery & Education Manager (School Team)

Department

Discovery & Education

Job Type

Full-time / Long-term

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to manage funding projects and develop environmental education programmes addressing up-to-trend environmental issues to support the Park’s mission. He/She will lead the Outbound Student Internship Programme, including leading and accompanying student groups for a minimum stay of 3 weeks in the Chinese Mainland during the summer period. He/She will also lead and develop teacher training programmes, equipping educators with the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver environmental and nature-related learning in schools, as well as establish and maintain networks with schools and other organizations, and perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Degree in Biology, Ecology, Education, Environmental Science or related disciplines
• At least 3 years of working experience in education, environmental or related fields
• Experience and knowledge in outbound tour escort, ecotourism, project management, conservation and biodiversity would be an advantage
• Experience in curriculum design, teacher training or professional development for educators would be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a high sense of responsibility
• Able to travel to and stay in the Chinese Mainland for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks during summer to lead the Student Internship Programme
• Able to work under pressure and enjoy teamwork
• Proficient in MS office
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua
• Willing to work outdoor, weekends and public holidays

*Prospective employees are requested to undergo/submit Sexual Conviction Record Check for this position before employment.

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