Offsite Education Coordinator

The Offsite Education Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of offsite educational programs facilitated by the Zoo (After School Program partnerships, Zoo Mobiles, Camp Fairs).   

• Full-Time employees receive our comprehensive compensation package which includes 100% employer paid Medical/Dental/Vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401k, up to 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time on an accrued basis.
• The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. Offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

Essential Accountabilities

• Designs and oversees a variety of offsite education programs to deliver fun, memorable experiences to students and local communities.
• Recommends new programs and/or adaptations of existing programs as appropriate to support the Zoo's mission, goals, and strategic plans.
• Writes and delivers curriculum for assigned programs in accordance with program goals, state standards, and partnership input.   
• Coordinate staff scheduling, communication with school sites and allocation of supplies and materials for partnership programs.
• Maintain animal handling abilities with the Animal Ambassador Team and coordinates animal requests for Offsite Programs.
• Collaborates with Education Program Manager to train and ensure all Instructors and Docents are equipped to deliver a fun, educational experience to program participants. 
• Works with Volunteer management team to assign Docents to support programs where needed. Including use and familiarity with the volunteer database program.
• Coordinates all administrative details needed for the implementation of program curriculum including the acquisition of supplies and materials needed. 
• Follows all budgetary guidelines for supplies as provided by the Education Program Manager.
• Assists with onsite zoo education programming as needed.
• Participates in marketing educational programs to Zoo guests and the surrounding communities.
• Supports and leads camp training for Seasonal Instructors and established Educators in collaboration with Education Program Management and the Onsite Education Program Coordinator.
• Supports Zoo Camp during Winter, Spring, and Summer by leading camp groups when necessary, and acting as the lead for supplies, including prep, training, and ordering.
• Performs other tasks and projects as requested.
• Willing to learn and utilize the Zoo’s Point of Sale System.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle for business purposes including but not limited to going to and from the zoo’s facilities and offsite.
• Education and Job Qualifications
• Associate degree required.

Applicants must meet one or more of the following qualifications to be considered:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Child Development, Biology, Ecology, or another related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of formal or informal teaching.
• A valid California teaching Credential.
• Minimum of two (2) full years of relevant experience at an accredited Zoo or Wildlife facility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Previous experience coordinating a group of staff or volunteers is required.
• A valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, enrolled in the CA Employer Pull Notice program and successful completion of the FCZ Drivers Training Program required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.
•   Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. 
• Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Zoo may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation. 
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Color perception is also required.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (in person and via telephone), at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken information to others in small and large group settings.
• Hand and finger dexterity sufficient for typing and other administrative tasks.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The position functions both indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• During Zoo Camp, this position should expect to be outdoors frequently, which may include extreme summer heat, rain, fog, etc.
• The employee may work in close proximity to Zoo animals.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Travel to and from school locations required.

Experience Required

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of formal or informal teaching.

Perks

• 100% employer paid Medical/Dental/Vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401k, up to 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time on an accrued basis.

Salary

• $23.00 - $27.00 per hour.