General Summary: The Zoo Educator works in the Education Office and throughout the Zoo as related to education and educational services. This requires scheduling educational programs, supervising camps staff and volunteers, presenting educational programs, research and development of educational curriculum, teaching Zoo Camp, animal handling, and composing routine correspondence. Work involves interaction with other Zoo employees, volunteers, teachers, and the general public.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Computer and general office skills
- Skill in the use of a computer including software (Outlook, MS Office, Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)
- Excellent written & oral communication skills for public programming
- Excellent interpersonal/public relations skills.
- Willingness to care for and handle a wide variety of live ambassador animals (mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates.
- Ability to supervise, plan and direct the work of others
- Ability to make sound decisions
- Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports
- Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with other employees, staff, volunteers, patrons and zoo guests.
- Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Researches, schedules and implements Ed-Zoo-Cation programs, written in accordance to standards set by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Louisiana State Board of Education, including Safari Nights, Amphitheater Programs and Zoo mobile classes for groups of various ages from toddlers to senior citizens both onsite and offsite.
- Assists with the research and development and teaching of Summer Camps and supervision of seasonal camp employees and volunteers.
- Provides excellent guest services to teachers, chaperones, students, parents, families and the general public.
- Prepares and disseminates correspondence about Education programs to all area schools, including programs offered and confirmations.
- Assists in website development.
- Assists in development and maintenance of exhibit graphics including zoo key boxes.
- Handles, cares for and trains ambassador animals.
- Assists with direction and training of volunteers.
- Processes program payments via point of sale software.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.
- He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor
Supplemental Information
Hours Worked:
- 40 hours per week; early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
- An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.
- Website
- http://www.brec.org
Experience Required
- Requirements and Job Specifications Education Required:
- Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university Area of Study (Major) Required:
- Education or life sciences Certification(s) Required:
- N/A License(s) Required:
- Valid LA Driver's License.
- Must be able to obtain a LA license within 60 days of hire.
- Years Relevant Work Experience:
- 2 years related experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred:
- 10 or more years related experience
Salary
- $14.41 Hourly
