Overnight Zoo Education Specialist

Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Overnight Education Programmer. This role delivers engaging programs for community groups, Zoo experiences, and guests on-site and at off-site locations up to 100 miles from the Zoo.

The incumbent will use live animals and biofacts to tailor programs, transport animals safely, and engage overnight guests, with opportunities to support conservation education and animal welfare initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science required.
• Two years of experience in development and presentation of natural science interpretive and educational programs.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred; ability to handle live animals recommended.

Responsibilities

• Present and evaluate non-formal education programs for community groups, Zoo experiences, and overnight guests.
• Use live animals and biofacts to tailor programs to diverse audiences.
• Safely transport live animals throughout the Zoo and supervise overnight guests.

Skills

Public speaking

First Aid/CPR

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Overnight Education Programmer. This role delivers engaging programs for community groups, Zoo experiences, and guests on-site and at off-site locations up to 100 miles from the Zoo.

The incumbent will use live animals and biofacts to tailor programs, transport animals safely, and engage overnight guests, with opportunities to support conservation education and animal welfare initiatives.