Wildlife Education & Conservation Specialist

Detroit Zoological Society; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Zoological Society seeks an Education Specialist to design and deliver engaging, mission-driven educational experiences that connect audiences to wildlife conservation and animal well-being. This role supports youth, families, schools, teachers, adult learners, volunteers, and community groups, ensuring accessible and impactful learning across multiple settings.

Responsibilities include delivering camps and school programs, integrating conservation principles, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of K-12 education, adult learning, curriculum implementation, and alignment with applicable educational standards.
• Skill in facilitating engaging, inclusive and learner-centered educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support educational programs, events and organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Facilitate camps, early learner programs, overnight experiences, school programs and teacher professional development.
• Create inclusive, engaging and memorable learning experiences using varied instructional techniques.
• Integrate conservation and humane education principles into programming.
• Assist with program development, evaluation and continuous improvement.

Skills

K-12 education

adult learning

curriculum implementation

educational standards

classroom management

relationship building

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Job description

The Detroit Zoological Society seeks an Education Specialist to design and deliver engaging, mission-driven educational experiences that connect audiences to wildlife conservation and animal well-being. This role supports youth, families, schools, teachers, adult learners, volunteers, and community groups, ensuring accessible and impactful learning across multiple settings.

Responsibilities include delivering camps and school programs, integrating conservation principles, and contributing to