Educator (Full-Time)

Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is seeking a Zoo Educator to support education services across the Zoo, schedule programs, supervise camp staff and volunteers, and present educational programs.

You will help develop curriculum, teach Zoo Camp, work with live ambassador animals, and prepare routine correspondence. Collaboration with staff, teachers, and the public is essential to deliver engaging educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year college or university degree.
• Education or life sciences major.
• Valid LA Driver's License; must obtain LA license within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years related experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Preferred: 10+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and implements Ed-Zoo-Cation programs per AZA and LA standards.
• Assists with Summer Camps research, development and supervision of staff/volunteers.
• Provides excellent guest services to teachers, chaperones, students, families and the public.
• Prepares and disseminates correspondence about Education programs to area schools.
• Assists in website development and maintenance of exhibit graphics.
• Handles, cares for and trains ambassador animals.
• Trains and supervises volunteers; processes program payments via POS.

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year college/university)

Education or life sciences

LA Driver's License

2 years related experience

10+ years preferred experience

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

General Summary

The Zoo Educator works in the Education Office and throughout the Zoo as related to education and educational services. This requires scheduling educational programs, supervising camps staff and volunteers, presenting educational programs, research and development of educational curriculum, teaching Zoo Camp, animal handling, and composing routine correspondence. Work involves interaction with other Zoo employees, volunteers, teachers, and the general public.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university

Area of Study (Major) Required: Education or life sciences

Certification(s) Required: N/A

License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a LA license within 60 days of hire.

Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred: 10 or more years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer and general office skills


• Skill in the use of a computer including software (Outlook, MS Office, Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)


• Excellent written & oral communication skills for public programming


• Excellent interpersonal/public relations skills.


• Willingness to care for and handle a wide variety of live ambassador animals (mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates.


• Ability to supervise, plan and direct the work of others


• Ability to make sound decisions


• Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports


• Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with other employees, staff, volunteers, patrons and zoo guests.

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions And Duties

• Researches, schedules and implements Ed-Zoo-Cation programs, written in accordance to standards set by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Louisiana State Board of Education, including Safari Nights, Amphitheater Programs and Zoo mobile classes for groups of various ages from toddlers to senior citizens both onsite and offsite.


• Assists with the research and development and teaching of Summer Camps and supervision of seasonal camp employees and volunteers.


• Provides excellent guest services to teachers, chaperones, students, parents, families and the general public.


• Prepares and disseminates correspondence about Education programs to all area schools, including programs offered and confirmations.


• Assists in website development.


• Assists in development and maintenance of exhibit graphics including zoo key boxes.


• Handles, cares for and trains ambassador animals.


• Assists with direction and training of volunteers.


• Processes program payments via point of sale software.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information

Hours Worked: 40 hours per week; early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email [e-mail] or call [phone].