Education Coordinator

Friends of Rosamond•Syracuse, NY

8d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Education Coordinator creates and delivers interactive educational programs on- and off-site using animal biofacts and robotics, and travels throughout Central New York. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. Employment is pending criminal and driver history records. The role promotes the zoo and its mission. The coordinator is assigned primary responsibility for registration, program development, delivery, and evaluation of designated programs, and is cross-trained to assist with other programs as needed. The coordinator works with the Conservation Education Program Manager to achieve established program goals, including impact and revenue, supports teammates with program plans and materials, and works with community partners and clients to ensure successful programming. The position also requires adherence to zoo policies and protocols, attendance at regular meetings, and other duties as requested. The regular schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required for evenings and weekends as needed. The coordinator must work and drive in a variety of weather conditions and may need to use a personal vehicle for programs when a zoo vehicle is unavailable; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, zoology, biology, environmental science, or a related field.
At least one year of experience working in an educational capacity in a school, zoo, aquarium, nature center, or similar organization.
Knowledge of NYS Learning Standards and the Common Core Learning Standards.
Ability to demonstrate and communicate scientific and conservation messages in a lively, engaging manner to diverse audiences from infants to adults.
Excellent public speaking, organizational, record-keeping, and writing skills.
Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as a team player, achieve established goals, and maintain accurate records.
Proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Valid NYS Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and a registered and insured vehicle; must be able to use a personal vehicle for work purposes.
NYS DMV Clearance.
Employment is pending criminal and driver history records.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with grades K–2 and camp programs is preferred.
Previous knowledge of interactive virtual learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and deliver interactive educational programs on- and off-site using animal biofacts and robotics.
Travel throughout Central New York.
Manage registration, program development, delivery, and evaluation for designated programs.
Cross-train and assist with delivery of other programs as needed.
Work with the Conservation Education Program Manager to achieve established program goals, including program impact and revenue.
Support teammates in delivering assigned programs by providing program plans and materials.
Work with community partners and clients to ensure successful programming.
Adhere to zoo policies and protocols.
Attend regular Education Staff, All-Staff, individual meetings with Education and Conservation Manager, and Friends of the Zoo meetings.
Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Work and drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Drive a personal vehicle to programs when a zoo vehicle is unavailable; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Perform other duties as requested.
Promote the zoo and its mission.