Director of Education

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Culture

• Support the Endangered Wolf Center’s organizational culture, promoting transparency and collaboration throughout the organization
• Attract, hire, retain and develop a diverse and talented staff, both paid and volunteer, who can further the educational mission of the Center

Organizational Capacity

• Collaborate with the leadership team to create and implement a strategic plan to realize guest experience objectives
• Lead Education team to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day programming operations

Operational Capacity

• Lead Education department planning efforts in strategy and operational decision-making.
• Identify growth opportunities to extend the Center’s mission reach

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and strengthen relationships with education partners, conservation agencies, and other stakeholders
• Represent the organization in a manner that strengthens the brand and communicates the Endangered Wolf Center’s purpose, mission, and vision

Key Competencies

Collaboration 

• Builds & fosters trust with others
• Motivates with compassion 
• Contributes to a team-first culture
• Cultivates positive interpersonal interactions
• Establishes & sustains effective communication pathways

Accountability

• Acts with integrity
• Contributes productively to group efforts
• Owns mistakes and uses them as constructive growth opportunities
• Effectively manages workload
• Delivers positive results

Initiative & Innovation

• Shows good judgment with sound decision-making
• Proactively navigates obstacles in work flow
• Successfully adapts to unexpected challenges
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning
• Performs duties without unnecessary supervision

Job Ability

• Displays technical skills appropriate to experience
• Work quality meets expected standards
• Demonstrates professionalism with all stakeholders
• Maintains job-related proficiencies
• Stays up-to-date on field-related knowledge

Stewardship

• Exhibits workplace behaviors consistent with mission
• Contributes to sense of belonging, community, and wellbeing for all 
• Prioritizes service to others
• Upholds highest professional ethics and standards
• Demonstrates commitment to safe practices

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years progressive leadership experience in a guest experience environment and/or public program development and delivery
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred; education preferences may be substituted by equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience with informal educational programming at an AZA-accredited institution preferred
• Experience handling exotic animals a plus
• Nonprofit experience a plus
• Must hold or be able to possess a valid driver license within 3 months of hire
• Successful completion of a background check required prior to employment

Physical Demands

• This is a full-time on-site role, remote work days are considered on an as-needed basis
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours (weekends, nights, and holidays) and travel (including overnight trips) as needed
• Capable of holding certification in First Aid and CPR
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions and a natural environment
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, walking (including on uneven surfaces), and occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs

How to Apply

Send CV/resume and references to [email protected], with “Director of Education” in the subject line.