Residency Education Specialist

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Us at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory! The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory education team is excited to announce an opening for a Residency Education Specialist position. Our team creates dynamic experiences that inspire curiosity, foster appreciation, and encourage action to protect our natural world. As a Residency Education Specialist, you’ll play a key role in bringing these experiences to third grade students — with frequent travel to schools across Minnesota as part of our high-impact Residency Program. Here’s what you can expect to do: Work a school-year schedule of 32 hours per week (September–May) with benefits. Travel throughout the state, including regular overnight stays when serving Greater Minnesota, to bring environmental education directly to students. Deliver hands-on, interactive lessons as part of Como's high-impact Residency Program focused on tropical rainforest ecosystems. Lead four-day residency experiences at Como or in schools, helping make high-quality environmental education accessible to students in both the Metro Area and Greater Minnesota. For more information and essential functions, see our Education Specialist job description.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience working in formal or informal educational settings.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Plant and animal handling
Early childhood development, school, or organizational group setting teaching

Responsibilities

Work a school-year schedule of 32 hours per week (September–May) with benefits.
Travel throughout the state, including regular overnight stays when serving Greater Minnesota, to bring environmental education directly to students.
Deliver hands-on, interactive lessons as part of Como's high-impact Residency Program focused on tropical rainforest ecosystems.
Lead four-day residency experiences at Como or in schools, helping make high-quality environmental education accessible to students in both the Metro Area and Greater Minnesota.