Director of Wildlife Education & Conservation

The Zoo Scientist; Florida; In loco; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Performance review

Discounted park tickets

Free park tickets

Descrizione del lavoro

Lion Country Safari in Florida seeks an experienced Education and Conservation Director to lead and grow its conservation education programs for students, educators, families, and guests. The role oversees school visits, outreach, tours, camps, and events, ensuring curricula are accurate, engaging, and aligned with standards and the park’s mission.

You will recruit and develop staff, partner with Wildlife and Marketing, manage budgets, track performance, and help expand outreach while upholding

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; 3+ years in education programs and 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience designing and evaluating educational programs; staff training and wildlife/conservation messaging.
• Strong written/spoken communication, organization, and cross-department collaboration.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Mansioni

• Lead daily operations and long-term strategy of the Education Department.
• Develop and deliver educational programs for students, educators, families, and guests.
• Create curricula and conservation messaging aligned with standards and mission.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using feedback and performance metrics.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate education staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Wildlife, Marketing, Guest Services, Finance, and Operations.
• Oversee reservations, registrations, and customer communications; monitor revenue and trends.
• Develop and manage the Education Department budget; seek grants and sponsorships.
• Maintain records for leadership, audits, and AZA accreditation.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Strumenti

Microsoft 365

Scheduling systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Lion Country Safari in Florida seeks an experienced Education and Conservation Director to lead and grow its conservation education programs for students, educators, families, and guests. The role oversees school visits, outreach, tours, camps, and events, ensuring curricula are accurate, engaging, and aligned with standards and the park’s mission.

You will recruit and develop staff, partner with Wildlife and Marketing, manage budgets, track performance, and help expand outreach while upholding