Part-Time Zoo Education Specialist

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

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.