Zoo Curator of Education

The Zoo Curator of Education is responsible for the Zoo’s community education and outreach programs and volunteer programs. The job includes researching, creating, organizing and implementing programs and activities to promote and market the Zoo, its mission and wildlife appreciation to the community.

The job requires significant public relations and marketing skills and knowledge of community education, outreach, information and promotion methods. Management of the zoo’s volunteer program requires good leadership skills, a friendly nature and ability to recruit, train, and motivate non-paid volunteers and zoo employees. This position supervises the Education Assistant, Work Study, and interns. The job is supervised by the Zoo Superintendent.

The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.

The work environment includes an office and Zoo environment, outdoor weather conditions including extreme temperatures, and exposure to wild and/or exotic animals. The noise level is generally moderate but can occasionally be high. The job often includes work outside the normal work schedule for special events and weekend work. The job also includes driving to schools and/or other events for outreach, marketing and promotional activities.

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