Director of Education & Conservation Programs

Lion Country Safari, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, &

Job summary

Lion Country Safari in Florida seeks an experienced Education and Conservation Director to lead conservation education programs for students, educators, families, community groups, and guests. You will oversee school outreach, tours, camps, interpretive presentations, and related revenue-generating activities.

The ideal candidate combines strong education leadership with wildlife passion, collaborates across Wildlife, Marketing, Guest Services, Finance, and Operations, and ensures programs meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field with at least 3 years of education program experience and 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience developing and evaluating educational programs, leading and training staff, and communicating wildlife and conservation information to diverse audiences.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with scheduling, registration, and data-tracking systems; valid driver's license and successful pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education Department’s daily operations and long-term strategy, including the written education plan, annual goals, work plans, and performance measures.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve educational programs for students, educators, families, community groups, campers, and general guests.
• Create and maintain curricula and conservation messaging aligned with education standards and Lion Country Safari’s mission.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using feedback, attendance, revenue, and other measures, then improve quality and access.

Skills

Education leadership

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Project management

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Lion Country Safari in Florida seeks an experienced Education and Conservation Director to lead conservation education programs for students, educators, families, community groups, and guests. You will oversee school outreach, tours, camps, interpretive presentations, and related revenue-generating activities.

The ideal candidate combines strong education leadership with wildlife passion, collaborates across Wildlife, Marketing, Guest Services, Finance, and Operations, and ensures programs meet