Guest Experience Educator

Wonders of Wildlife; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational attraction in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Guest Experience Educator to engage and educate visitors about wildlife conservation. You will handle live animals, maintain exhibit spaces, and conduct presentations for various events. A strong emphasis on attention to detail and guest interaction is required, along with a passion for wildlife and conservation efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with an education team and contribute to a memorable experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Exceptional concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with guests and share educational content.
• Experience with live animal handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with guests at various exhibits and share conservation mission.
• Conduct educational experiences for special events like birthday parties.
• Maintain clean and organized guest spaces.

Job description

Guest Experience Educator

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is hiring a Guest Experience Educator with a high concentration and attention to detail to join our education team! These educators engage with guests to share the wonder of our animals at stingray and invertebrate touch. They also engage with guests throughout the museum and aquarium sharing the conservation mission.

About Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is the largest, most‑immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world. The facility consists of a 1.5‑million‑gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, and immersive Wildlife Galleries sharing the story of America’s most significant conservationists throughout history and today. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, the 350,000‑square‑foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, the campus is a centerpiece of America’s Conservation Capital in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains.

A day in the life of a Guest Experience Educator

Educators get to work at a variety of exhibits like our touch pools ensuring guests learn something new every visit and properly engage with our animals. This position also provides educational experience for birthday parties, overnights, and more. Other daily duties include possible live animal handling for encounters, maintaining clean and organized guest spaces, and conducting dive show presentations. This position works closely with Educator 2 and lead positions and will report to the Guest Experience Education Assistant Manager.