Lead Wildlife Education & Engagement Specialist

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden; Riverbanks (SC, GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is seeking a Conservation Engagement Specialist (Interpretive Programming) to lead and deliver educational guest engagement programs across the zoo. You will work with the Conservation Engagement Manager, model exceptional guest engagement, and support staff and volunteers while ensuring content consistency and evaluation.

You will design talks, animal experiences, and interpretive activities, update content to reflect conservation priorities, and help create resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an education, science-related, or communication field preferred.
• Minimum of one year in informal education, interpretation, or guest engagement.
• Experience working with animal ambassadors preferred.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, delivery, and coordination of daily guest engagement programs.
• Developing and updating program content that is accurate and aligned with conservation messaging.
• Modeling excellent guest service and interpretive techniques for staff and volunteers.
• Coaching instructors and volunteers in audience engagement, storytelling, and communication strategies.
• Assisting with resource creation and management including interpretive scripts and signage.
• Supporting part-time staff and volunteers through daily logistics and mentoring.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Guest engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/science/communication

Job description

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is seeking a Conservation Engagement Specialist (Interpretive Programming) to lead and deliver educational guest engagement programs across the zoo. You will work with the Conservation Engagement Manager, model exceptional guest engagement, and support staff and volunteers while ensuring content consistency and evaluation.

You will design talks, animal experiences, and interpretive activities, update content to reflect conservation priorities, and help create resources