Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

 

• Serves as ZooGuide Project Manager which includes participant recruitment through working with community partners, writing and delivering training, and managing ZooGuide coordinators.
• Serves as lead contact for the docent program which includes writing and delivering training, recruiting and supervising volunteers.
• Serves as the lead educator for tabling events in the community.
• Serves as program instructor for education programming, such as camps & zoo to you, as needed. 
• Plans and facilitates the youth group program.
• Maintains the biofact collection including cataloging, teaching the biofact loan workshop, and oversees the offsite loan program.
• Designs & facilitates professional development for local educators such as the NYS Master Teachers Program.
• Creates Project Based Learning curriculum.
• Ensures adequate coverage of the Jr. Vet Clinic and Explorer’s Outpost by ZooGuides or other volunteers.
• Attends regular staff meetings, including Education Staff, All-Staff and Zootopia meetings.
• Runs ZooGuide staff meetings with ZooGuide Coordinators and the ZooGuides themselves.

 

Required Training and Experience:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, zoology, biology, environmental science or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in an educational capacity in a school, zoo, aquarium, nature center or similar organization.
• Minimum of two years’ management experience.
• Experience with working with both volunteers and underserved populations.
• Knowledge of NYS Learning Standards and the Common Core Learning Standards.
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate scientific and conservation messages in a lively, engaging manner to diverse audiences.
• Excellent public speaking, organizational, record keeping skills and writing skills.
• Ability to be self-directed, flexible, work as a team player, achieve established goals and maintain accurate records.
• Proficient with computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and a registered and insured vehicle. Must be able to use personal vehicle for work purposes.  NYS DMV Clearance.

 

 

Company Description

Established in 1970, Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a non-profit organization and dedicated partner of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo that exists to raise philanthropic support for and public awareness of the zoo. We are resourceful, passionate, and dedicated about what we do.

The Friends and the Rosamond Gifford share a joint mission of connecting people with the natural world by providing engaging guest experiences, exceptional animal care and unparalleled conservation education. We strive to provide our guests with experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires worldwide conservation.

Company Description

Established in 1970, Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a non-profit organization and dedicated partner of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo that exists to raise philanthropic support for and public awareness of the zoo. We are resourceful, passionate, and dedicated about what we do. \r\n\r\nThe Friends and the Rosamond Gifford share a joint mission of connecting people with the natural world by providing engaging guest experiences, exceptional animal care and unparalleled conservation education. We strive to provide our guests with experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires worldwide conservation.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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