The primary responsibility of the coordinator position is to assist in the growth, development, and implementation of the Zoo’s photo and video needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the public relations/marketing director:
- Ideate video and photography content for the Zoo’s various communication channels, including (but not limited to) social media, website, digital monitors, and e-news
- Create videos from concept to completion for use on multiple platforms, often times working with specific deadlines or under time constraints
- Coordinate video and photography events with the animal programs department
- Proactively seek out and create/develop appealing digital content about the Zoo’s animals, conservation efforts, events, and educational programs
- Ensure quality digital content is delivered efficiently and effectively
- Ensure digital content is aligned with the Zoo’s brand standards and guidelines
- Assist department with additional photo needs for website, monitors and graphics
- Assist in visual content database management
- Have regular and punctual attendance
- Work modified schedule as needed and determined by management
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate video production experience or proficiencies.
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Premier Pro and Lightroom
- Experience with lighting and audio equipment
- Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Canva preferred
- Experience with storytelling, both written and visual
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and learn systems quickly to utilize them for research
- Independent problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented personality with the ability to anticipate needs
- Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability
Education and/or Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience and portfolio/samples preferred and encouraged
- High proficiency with Adobe Premier Pro and Lightroom
- High proficiency with DSLR and/or mirrorless cameras
- Preference given to candidates with internships or experience in the communications field
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand;
- walk;
- sit;
- use hands to finger,
- handle,
- or feel;
- reach with hands and arms;
- stoop,
- kneel,
- crouch,
- or crawl;
- and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or or move up to 40 pounds. Some moving of tables,
- chairs and boxes in preparation of special events will be required as well as hanging signs,
- using ladder,
- and driving motorized carts.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Team oriented environment
- Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
- Ability to work special events and functions as required
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather
Disclaimer
- The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed;
- it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
- Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
- Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
- To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
- Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Benefits
- This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
- Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k
- Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
- PTO Rollover
- PTO Sell Back
- Free Zoo Membership
- Free Guest Passes
- Discounts on Food,
- Merchandise,
- Attractions,
- Admission and Programs