Animal Ambassador Lead Edcuator

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium•Springfield, MO

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, as a Full-Time Animal Ambassador Lead Educator and immerse yourself in a dynamic environment dedicated to wildlife education and conservation. This onsite position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to connect visitors with the wonders of the animal kingdom. You will lead engaging programs and educational sessions, fostering a love for nature and promoting awareness about wildlife preservation. The role offers a competitive pay rate of $17.00 per hour, reflecting our commitment to excellence and the vital work you'll be doing. Be a part of a fun, forward-thinking team, and help shape the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful impact through education and conservation efforts at our renowned facility. Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium: Our Mission Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 animals and our immersive Wildlife Galleries sharing the story of America's most significant conservationists throughout history and today. In 2022, Wonders of Wildlife became accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Accreditation signifies our exemplary standards for animal welfare, scientific education, and staff training. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri the campus is a centerpiece of America's Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted "Best New Attraction in America" and "America's Best Aquarium" by the readers of USA TODAY. For more information, visit www.wondersofwildlife.org. Your day as a Animal Ambassador Lead Edcuator As an Animal Ambassador Lead Educator, your regular responsibilities will include designing and delivering engaging educational programs for diverse audiences, both in-person and virtually. You will be expected to interact with visitors, sharing knowledge about various species and their habitats while fostering a sense of wonder and respect for wildlife. Organizing, presenting a variety of presentations, and encounters with our animal ambassadors to enrich the guest's experience during facility tours. This may include leading and developing educational programs for summer camps, overnights, birthday parties, outreach, classroom, outdoor skills, guest engagement, and community programs. Additionally, you will collaborate with team members to develop innovative strategies to enhance guest experiences and promote conservation efforts. Regularly assessing program effectiveness and participating in staff training sessions will ensure continuous improvement in your role. Embrace a dynamic work environment where creativity and problem-solving are essential skills, as you inspire and educate visitors about the natural world every day. Requirements for this Animal Ambassador Lead Edcuator job To be successful as an Animal Ambassador Lead Educator, you will need strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse audiences. A passion for wildlife and environmental conservation is essential, along with the ability to excite and inspire others about nature. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are necessary to handle the unique challenges presented by live animal interactions and educational programming. Proven organizational skills will help you manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail. Flexibility and adaptability are vital, as the dynamic nature of the role requires adjusting to changing circumstances and spontaneous visitor inquiries. Additionally, teamwork and collaboration skills will enable you to work effectively with colleagues and contribute to a high-performance culture. Finally, a positive attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning will enhance your ability to grow in this role and make a lasting impact on our guests.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
A passion for wildlife and environmental conservation is essential, along with the ability to excite and inspire others about nature.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are necessary to handle the unique challenges presented by live animal interactions and educational programming.
Proven organizational skills will help you manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Flexibility and adaptability are vital, as the dynamic nature of the role requires adjusting to changing circumstances and spontaneous visitor inquiries.
Teamwork and collaboration skills will enable you to work effectively with colleagues and contribute to a high-performance culture.
A positive attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning

Responsibilities

Designing and delivering engaging educational programs for diverse audiences, both in-person and virtually.
Interacting with visitors, sharing knowledge about various species and their habitats while fostering a sense of wonder and respect for wildlife.
Organizing, presenting a variety of presentations, and encounters with our animal ambassadors to enrich the guest's experience during facility tours.
Leading and developing educational programs for summer camps, overnights, birthday parties, outreach, classroom, outdoor skills, guest engagement, and community programs.
Collaborating with team members to develop innovative strategies to enhance guest experiences and promote conservation efforts.
Regularly assessing program effectiveness and participating in staff training sessions.