Educator (Part-Time)

Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation seeks a part-time Zoo Educator to work in the Education Office and around the Zoo, coordinating and presenting educational programs, supervising camps staff and volunteers, and engaging with teachers, families and the public.

Responsibilities include scheduling Ed-Zoo-Cation programs, developing curriculum, teaching Zoo Camp, supervising seasonal staff, assisting with website updates and exhibit graphics, handling ambassador animals, and processing program payments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university.
• Major in Education or life sciences.
• Valid LA Driver's License; must be able to obtain a LA license within 60 days of hire.
• 2 years related experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Preferred: 10+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches, schedules and implements Ed-Zoo-Cation programs for diverse age groups onsite and offsite.
• Assists with development and teaching of Summer Camps and supervision of seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Provides excellent guest services to teachers, chaperones, students, parents, families and the public.
• Prepares and disseminates correspondence about Education programs to area schools.
• 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.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Supervising others

Decision making

Narrative/report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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.

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.

Supplemental Information

Hours Worked: Part-time position - No more than 29 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.

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