Zoo Education Specialist — Camps, Programs & Animal Care

Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is seeking a Zoo Educator to support education services across the Zoo, schedule programs, supervise camp staff and volunteers, and present educational programs.

You will help develop curriculum, teach Zoo Camp, work with live ambassador animals, and prepare routine correspondence. Collaboration with staff, teachers, and the public is essential to deliver engaging educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year college or university degree.
• Education or life sciences major.
• Valid LA Driver's License; must obtain LA license within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years related experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Preferred: 10+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and implements Ed-Zoo-Cation programs per AZA and LA standards.
• Assists with Summer Camps research, development and supervision of staff/volunteers.
• Provides excellent guest services to teachers, chaperones, students, families and the public.
• Prepares and disseminates correspondence about Education programs to area schools.
• Assists in website development and maintenance of exhibit graphics.
• Handles, cares for and trains ambassador animals.
• Trains and supervises volunteers; processes program payments via POS.

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year college/university)

Education or life sciences

LA Driver's License

2 years related experience

10+ years preferred experience

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation is seeking a Zoo Educator to support education services across the Zoo, schedule programs, supervise camp staff and volunteers, and present educational programs.

You will help develop curriculum, teach Zoo Camp, work with live ambassador animals, and prepare routine correspondence. Collaboration with staff, teachers, and the public is essential to deliver engaging educational experiences.