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The Buffalo Zoo Director Conservation Education& Learnin in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo. Director Of Conservation Education and Learning Engagement. The Buffalo Zoo. Full Time. Benefits.
The Director of Conservation Education and Learning Engagement at the Buffalo Zoo is responsible for overseeing and developing comprehensive educational programs that promote environmental awareness and conservation practices, leading and managing staff, coordinating onsite/outreach initiatives, and engaging varied audiences to inspire action towards protecting wildlife and natural ecosystems. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience to lead a creative education department into the future - emphasizing the development and implementation of innovative conservation education programming, interactive exhibit elements, and engaging experiences in order to achieve the Buffalo Zoos mission. We seek someone who understands that they are not just leading a department, but are engaged in how education shows up in every aspect of the Zoo.
How to Apply To apply, please send Resume and Cover Letter in Word document or PDF using subject line: Director of Conservation Education by email no later than March 28, 2025 to: buffalozoojobs@buffalozoo.org No telephone calls please. Position open until filled. For more information about the Buffalo Zoo, please visit our website by using the following link: http://www.buffalozoo.org
This is a full-time, exempt position. Annual salary range is: $65,000-73,000 (commensurate with experience). Full-Time benefits available include health plan, HSA/HRA, FSA, life insurance, long term disability, dental, vision, 403B retirement plan, annual leave time, holiday time, and sick time. Benefits are available after the successful completion and passing of an introductory probation period review at 60 days of work (sick time available upon hire).
Essential Functions The Buffalo Zoo reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Leadership and Management: Recruits, trains, mentors, and manages a team of educators, program coordinators/specialists, animal ambassador care specialists, and volunteers including but not limited to full-time, part-time and seasonal staff, docent interpreters/docent program, and interns. Oversight of these positions includes providing guidance, performance feedback, hiring and training, and scheduling.
Conservation Education Program Management: Oversees the day-to-day operations and long-term strategies for the education department (onsite and outreach), including staff scheduling, budget development and management, program/activities development and evaluation, and quality control. Oversees the supervision of Education Department resources such as the Living Tree House space, Childrens Resource Center, education offices, and biofacts/artifacts room. Oversees offices, classrooms, work areas, and ensure that all resources are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
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Education (Minimum Desired): -Four-year degree in education, one of the natural sciences, environmental science, biology, zoology, or a closely related field. Experience (Minimum Desired): -Proven leadership/supervisory experience and team management abilities (5+ years). -Deep understanding and passion for environmental education, science, biology, zoology, and/or conservation principles. -Experience in curriculum development and instructional design. -Excellent communication (written and verbal) and public speaking skills. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
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