Zoo Education Programs Leader

Fresno-Chaffee-Zoo; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid Medical/Dental/V-Is

401k

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Fresno-Chaffee-Zoo in Fresno, CA invites applications for an Education Program Manager to lead the Education Programs team serving pre-K through 12th grade, families, and adults. You will design, implement, and evaluate programs aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, foster science literacy, and promote conservation behaviors.

The role includes Camp Director duties, partnerships with schools, budget management, and ensuring high-quality experiences for learners while supporting Zoo

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; education or animal science preferred.
• 3+ years in formal/informal/experiential education or public speaking.
• 2+ years managing a large team (~50 people).
• 2+ years Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience in wildlife and conservation education preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and FCZ Drivers Training completion required.
• Strong English communication; bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Education Programs staff and daily operations for pre-K–12th grade, family, and adult audiences.
• Oversee design, development, and evaluation of educational programs aligned with standards.
• Serve as Camp Director as needed and manage school partnership programs and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and proper scheduling of educational programs.
• Provide staff training on zoo collections and best practices in education and conservation.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fresno-Chaffee-Zoo in Fresno, CA invites applications for an Education Program Manager to lead the Education Programs team serving pre-K through 12th grade, families, and adults. You will design, implement, and evaluate programs aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, foster science literacy, and promote conservation behaviors.

The role includes Camp Director duties, partnerships with schools, budget management, and ensuring high-quality experiences for learners while supporting Zoo