Wildlife Education & Conservation Director — Lead Programs

Lion Country Safari, Inc.- FL; Westlake (FL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, &

401(k)

Paid holidays and paid time off

Performance review after first 90 days

40% off lunch at restaurant

30% off all retail shops

Free tickets to Lion Country Safari

Free tickets to attractions throughout

Zusammenfassung

Lion Country Safari is seeking an experienced Education and Conservation Director to lead conservation education programs for students, educators, families, community groups, and guests. This role oversees school and outreach programs, tours, camps, interprets and educational events, and revenue-generating activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong education and team leadership experience, a passion for wildlife and conservation, and the ability to create engaging, accurate, and inclusive

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental education, biology, conservation, or a related field, with at least three years of education program experience and two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience developing and evaluating educational programs, leading and training staff, and communicating wildlife and conservation information to diverse audiences.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Education Department’s daily operations and long-term strategy, including the written education plan, annual goals, work plans, and performance measures.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve educational programs for students, educators, families, community groups, campers, and general guests, including field trips, outreach, tours, camps, presentations, and special events.
• Create and maintain accurate, engaging curricula and conservation messaging aligned with education standards and the organization’s mission.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using feedback, learning outcomes, attendance, engagement, revenue, and other measures.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate education staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Partner with Wildlife to ensure ambassador animal programs follow AZA practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and partners; expand outreach and represent the park at events.
• Oversee bookings, registrations, communications; monitor participation, revenue, expenses, trends; advise on pricing and growth.
• Develop and manage the Education Department budget; identify grants and sponsorships.
• Organize in-house conservation initiatives and maintain relationships with external conservation groups.
• Collaborate on educational materials and guest experiences; maintain records and reports for leadership and audits.

Kenntnisse

Education program leadership

Public speaking

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in education/environmental education/biology/conservation

Master’s degree or 5+ years of relevant education experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

Lion Country Safari is seeking an experienced Education and Conservation Director to lead conservation education programs for students, educators, families, community groups, and guests. This role oversees school and outreach programs, tours, camps, interprets and educational events, and revenue-generating activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong education and team leadership experience, a passion for wildlife and conservation, and the ability to create engaging, accurate, and inclusive