Job DescriptionJob Description
Looking for a visionary in creating the strategic plan for the Education Department in conjunction with the Director of Education with input from all other conservation education staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and implements comprehensive STEAM programming aligned with the zoo's conservation message.
• Manages staff who lead conservation education programs including continuing education and training.
• Finds opportunities for team development. Formulates long-range plans for employees.
• Uses Altru and CampBrain to list and promote programs. Keeps diligent client records.
• Has timely communication and delegates tasks as needed.
• Provides oversight of promotion, budgeting, registration, program development, delivery and evaluation of all programs in the Department.
• Keeps detailed statistical and feedback reports of all programming to complete end of year reporting for the Friends annual report and AZA.
• Establishes relationships with community partners and all clients to make sure needs are being met and the overall success of the programming.
• Focuses on DEIA initiatives in all programming and hiring.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the Conservation Education Department Policies and Procedures Manual and enforcing said items within.
• Emulates and upholds the standards for the department; coaches staff when corrective action is needed in a professional manner.
• Assists with delivery of programs as needed.
• Manages the schedule for program staff and resources to cover programming.
• Maintains good relationships with Education Volunteers; attends volunteer meetings to recruit volunteers as needed.
• Maintains a clean & neat appearance and enforces the zoo's dress code for all direct reports.
• Must be available to work the entire summer. This includes staff training days prior to opening of camp, and 8-9 weeks of camp.

Desired Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education, zoology, biology, environmental science, social work, art, recreation management or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children in a school, zoo, nature center, childcare, or other educational setting with a focus on implementing curriculum.
• A minimum of 4 years previous supervisory experience.
• Previous camp program administration.
• Experience working with a variety of different learner abilities.

Company DescriptionEstablished 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 DescriptionEstablished 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.