The Education Coordinator (EC) facilitates education programs hosted at Franklin Park Zoo, including serving as the liaison for community partnership programs such as Countdown to Kindergarten . The EC is integral to the facilitation of the summer ZooCamp program and other camp-related programs during the calendar school year. The primary responsibility of this role is the program curriculum development, operations, and evaluation. As a member of the Education Team, the EC also regularly facilitates other on-site and off-site education programs, chats, and experiences. The Education Coordinator assists in facilitating the development, implementation, and training of staff and volunteers on interpretative interactions and public programs.
Experience Required
- Minimum Job Requirements
- Background knowledge about environmental education and biological sciences
- 1 year of practical experience facilitating education in a museum or other non-formal setting, classroom teaching experience, or previous summer camp experience.
- Knowledge of current teaching trends in the environmental education field
- Ability to address groups of all ages and aptitudes
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing).
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to work well with Zoo staff and project partners.
- Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft suite of programs
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing).
- Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid; institutional first responder.
- Valid driver’s license and a driver in good standing with a reliable vehicle; use of personal vehicle for institutional purpose as needed
- Able to navigate over uneven terrain and in all weather.
Further Comments
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as camp coordinator for summer ZooCamp, including instructing camp, developing curriculum, the hiring, training and supervision of camp staff, meeting safety requirements for a Massachusetts recreational camp, and some related administrative work.
- Create and facilitate family-focused programs at Franklin Park Zoo,
- Facilitate scheduled education programming including on-site and off-site school and scout programs, animal experiences, events, and interpretation/chats.
- Train seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns on interpretive programs.
- Regularly scheduled hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday-Wednesday during the school year; and Monday-Friday while summer camp is in session.
- Occasional evening work will be required.
- The EC is based at Franklin Park Zoo but travels to Stone Zoo approximately once a week.
- Other duties assigned by the Education Manager, and in the absence of EM, any other Manger in Education
Salary
- $18.00
