Nashville Zoo
Educator I
Nashville Zoo
Job Summary
Nashville Zoo Position Description
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Position/Title: Educator I
Department: Education
Supervisor: School Programs Manager
Description: The Educator I is part of a dedicated team who are committed to integrating education into the guest experience and recognizes the significance of education in fostering community support for the Zoo. The Educator I is experienced in non-formal education with demonstrated ability to adapt programming to a variety of audiences and program settings.
Job Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as an educator for onsite and offsite programming.
- Has a strong knowledge of all program content.
- Designs and facilitates age-appropriate curricula on-site, virtually, and through community outreach.
- Assists in the development of new programming and curriculum.
- Works with a variety of animals during programming, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates
- Assists with administering program evaluations, as well as maintaining accurate statistics for all programming.
- Engages with guests and program participants on a regular basis, providing excellent service to ensure a positive guest experience.
- Builds positive relationships within the Education Team and with other Zoo Departments.
- Supports all Zoo education programs as needed.
- Participates in workshops, conferences, and continuing education classes.
- Assists with internal and external online registration systems.
- Participates in Nashville Zoo teams and projects.
- Effectively handles customer service concerns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, especially driving long distances and in a city landscape, and to obtain a valid Tennessee driver’s license
Required Skills:
The successful candidate must have:
- Comfort working with ambassador animals
- Desire to engage with public audiences.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to collaborate effectively with other zoo departments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to represent the zoo
- Ability to work well independently without direct supervision
- Excellent multitasking and time management ability
- Ability to respond to emergency situations calmly and follow protocols
Desired Skills:
The following skills and experience are desired and are considered a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree, or working towards, in Biology, Zoology, Environmental Education/Interpretation, Education, or a related field
- Familiarity with technology relevant to use in a zoo education setting
- Knowledge and experience with live animal education programming
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move items up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to move around zoo grounds for extended periods of time
Employee Requirements:
Prior to hiring, the successful candidate must:
- Submit to a criminal background check and drug screen
- Provide proof of a negative TB test as a pre-requisite to handling animals
- Provide proof of a valid driver’s license
Additional Information
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, 401k match, PTO and Sick Time
How to Apply
Details
- Date Posted: August 20, 2023
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Educator
- Service Area: Animal Welfare
- Start Date: 09/30/2023
- Salary Range: $14
- Working Hours: 40