Do you enjoy developing, facilitating and presenting age-appropriate curriculum for teens and young adults that inspires them to make conservation a priority in their lives? As our new Learning Coordinator on Woodland Park Zoo’s Conservation and Learning Impacts team, you can use your experience presenting engaging programs and facilitating extraordinary experiences for audiences of all ages virtually and in-person, on and off zoo grounds, independently or in collaboration with other staff or volunteers.
We know you will be successful in this role because you:
• Love Working with Teens and Young Adults
• Enjoy Curriculum Development
• Are a Relationship Builder
• Are a Lifelong Learner
• Promote Inclusion and Social Justice

Summary

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead project teams or content areas as directed.
Assist as directed in evaluating the impact of programs, curricula, activities, and projects.
Research, organize, and analyze data, preparing reports, articles, blog posts, and other narratives as needed.
Perform logistical support duties to include booking and organizing rooms, resources, and registration of participants, schedule activities, and maintain records and databases.
Provide feedback on curriculum, program, and activities; identify and recommend policy and process improvements to department leadership.
Develop agendas and facilitate inclusive participation in meetings, building consensus, resolving conflicts, and capturing notes as appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
Washington State Driver’s License
Experience working in an informational education organization, such as: zoo, aquarium, museum, camp, or park.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) or more years of experience in developing, coordinating, delivering, or evaluating engaging, inclusive experiences, trainings, or programs for a variety of audiences; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training.
Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.
Ability to develop programs and experiences that center on diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
Ability to effectively present information to zoo management, public groups, donors, volunteers, and zoo board members.
Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to conduct internet research and work with customized databases and technology.
Successful applicants must live and work in Washington State to perform this role.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application: Please include a resume and cover letter with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs. Please be sure to list or upload copies of all relevant training and certifications on your application. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.  If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.

Compensation Information

SALARY & FLSA: $30.74 per hour; FLSA non-exempt

$30.74 - $35.11. The starting rate for this role is $30.74. Every employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale, on first appointment, will receive the first step of the salary range for the position. Employees will advance to the second step at the start of the pay period after their one-year anniversary in the job classification and each milestone thereafter (3 years, 6 years, 11 years, and 17 years of service) with Step 6 being the maximum pay rate.

BENEFITS

The Woodland Park Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time staff including:

Medical, dental, and vision HMO and PPO plans for you and eligible dependents
11 paid holidays and 4 personal holidays 
Accrue 12 vacation days and another 12 days of sick your first year
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
Tuition reimbursement 
Free zoo membership that includes zoo admission and discounts after 90 days 
4 complimentary tickets per year plus other discounts and perks  
Free staff parking 
403(b) Retirement Plan