Education Coordinator
About Lincoln Children’s Zoo
Rated among the nation's best zoos for children by Parent Magazine, the Zoo is home to over 400 different animals and 40 endangered animals and is the third most attended arts & cultural attraction in Nebraska. The Zoo has been featured on NBC Today, Time Magazine, ABC News, USA Today, Buzzfeed, CNN and National Geographic.
The Zoo continues to grow each year with more than 240,000 in attendance so far in 2019 and the addition of a 10-acre space complete with giraffes, tigers, spider monkeys. Further expansion is underway for 2020 including a cheetah run and giant anteater exhibit.
Lincoln Children’s Zoo Core Values
- We are there for each other.
- We generate enthusiasm.
- We are humble.
- We go above and beyond.
- Overview
The education coordinator organizes and coordinates the functions of the education department. This position is responsible for managing education programs including, but not limited to, Zoo Camps, Tots and Turtles, outreach and behind the scenes experiences. The education coordinator is the primary coordinator for the Zoo's youth mentoring program, Zoo Crew, with over 350 enrolled.
The education coordinator is a full-time position and will include weekend, evening and holiday work. The education department supports special events when requested.
Benefits include subsidized medical insurance, a 401K with company matching up to 4%, paid time off, discounts on food and merchandise, a family membership and free tickets to Zoo events.
Principal Duties:
- Develop, coordinate, conduct and evaluate a multi-disciplinary conservation animal education program for children and youth, seniors, and/or special populations.
- Develop and review educational content of all Zoo Camp programs and program related material for intended audiences of all ages.
- Supervise Zoo Educators, part time staff, and volunteers; provide training for staff development, recruit, train and coordinate staff participating in education programs.
- Budget Management, including monitoring expenditures, making projections, and producing requested reports.
- Recruit, train, support, and supervise Zoo Crew volunteers and all aspects of the Zoo Crew Program
- Represent the Zoo during outreach programs as needed
- Train adult volunteers to work in education areas as needed
- Establish and maintain successful partnerships with local organizations, schools, and other key community groups to ensure ongoing success and attendance of education programs.
- Lead education tours for schools and groups through the Zoo
- Maintain database for education programs.
- Communicate accurately, positively, and timely with all inquires daily
- Work special events and rentals as needed
- Perform occasional errands outside of the Zoo
- Other duties as assigned
- This position requires working both indoors and outdoors. The ability to work in all inclement weather conditions is required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Possess our core values
- Program management experience
- Supervisory experience
- Experience working with children and youth
- Previous organized camp experience
- Willingness to work in animal areas
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision
- Must be detail oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills
- Desire to exceed Guest expectations and possess exceptional guest relations skills
- Strong communications skills with the ability to write and speak in an educated manner
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $13.00 to $15.00 /hour
Experience:
- supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
- camp: 3 years (Preferred)
- program management: 3 years (Preferred)
- working with children and youth: 3 years (Preferred)
Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)
License: Driver's License (Required)
Additional Compensation: Other forms
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
