Facility
Amarillo Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Under the direct supervision of the Visitor Services Coordinator, this position plans, develops, conducts, and evaluates all aspects of the Zoo’s educational services, including school programs, teacher workshops, scout programs, special events, family programs, overnights, exhibit tours and keeper chats; handles education animals including a variety of reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals; and plans, develops, supervises and evaluates the Zoo’s adult and junior volunteer program.
– Plans, schedules and conducts on and off-site education programs.
– Develops, supervises, schedules, and trains volunteers and coordinates volunteer program.
– Writes and evaluates school program curricula.
– Designs, develops, and utilizes on site educational graphics and displays.
– Conducts program activities including classroom visits, Zoo tours, and teacher workshops.
– Assists with planning and coordinating special events.
– Develops and conducts full and half day seasonal camps. Oversees seasonal camp staff
– Assists in updating Zoo website.
– Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, biology or a related field.
Two (2) years of experience in teaching/coordinating youth programs/services or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a zoological setting desirable. Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
“The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant’s minimum qualifications and starting salary.”
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply at careers.amarilo.gov. Position is open until filled