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The Buffalo Zoo Education Programs Specialist. in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo. Education Programs Specialist. The Buffalo Zoo. Part Time.
This is a part-time non-exempt hourly position. $17.00 - $17.50 per hour (commensurate with experience). Sick Time is accrued based on hours worked and is available once accrued (1 hour for every 30 hours worked). Buffalo Zoo family membership (after passing 60-days worked probationary review). Associates are eligible for discounts while employed at food service and gift shop. Food service discount is 30%. Gift shop discount is 20% (on purchases of $10 or more)
Please submit resume outlining education and experience to (no phone calls please position open until filled): Jackie Stachura email: jstachura@buffalozoo.org Buffalo Zoo Attn: Education Program Specialist PT 300 Parkside Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 For more information about the Buffalo Zoo, please visit our website by using the following link: http://www.buffalozoo.org
Basic Purpose and Responsibility: Under the supervision of the Education Manager, the Part-Time Education Program Specialist is responsible for supporting administrative tasks and instructing specified, fee-based educational programs including but not limited to Summer Zoo Camp, early childhood education programs, outreach (Zoomobile), and other programs provided for families or the public at the Buffalo Zoo or within the community. Oversight of these programs is shared with the Full-Time Education Program Specialist.
Essential Functions The Buffalo Zoo reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Aides in development of, teaches and implements themes and general lesson plans for specific fee-based programs as noted above. Handles all ambassador animals following the departments specific guidelines. Species include small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. This includes assisting with husbandry care of education departments ambassador animal collection as needed. Assists the Education Manager and the Full-Time Education Program Specialist in establishing a plan designed to effectively increase awareness of offerings and promote program enrollment. Participates with the Education Manager and the full-time Education Program Specialist in the hiring of instructors/facilitators (including seasonal associates), and aides to support each program. Helps the Full-Time Education Program Specialist lead the instructors/facilitators, aides, and Docents including team training, as well as in the coordination of all administrative details needed for the implementation of program curriculum including the acquisition of materials used for programs and their respective activities. Performs Zoomobile Outreach programs including driving the Zoomobile Outreach van, packing animals and supplies, and delivering quality content following preplanned curricula. Assesses the effectiveness of programs through a formal evaluation process.
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Education (Minimum Desired): Bachelors degree in a zoo-related science and/or education or Associates degree and equivalent experience.
Experience (Minimum Desired): Minimum six months teaching/public speaking or equivalent to wide range of audiences. Animal handling experience preferred. Special Skills: Well developed writing, organizational and communication skills. Ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications preferred.
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