Essential Job Functions: Duties will include, but are not limited to monitoring and reporting on the following
Plans and executes all programming elements for Nature's Neighborhood, ProMedica Museum of Natural History, Behind the Scenes Tours, and exhibit interpretation.
Facilitates and trains staff in various education techniques including inquiry and play-based learning. Keeps current on research findings on environmental topics and appropriate education pedagogy.
Hires, supervises, trains, and schedules interpretive and tour staff and volunteers.
Supervises Tour and Interpretive Specialist.
Teaches educational programs to public participants of all ages including, but not limited to camps, stage shows, school programs, homeschool programs, scout programs, and exhibit interpretation.
Develops programs, creates and writes lesson plans, handles animals for education programming, attends meetings, and maintains various reports and records.
Assists in marketing of all department programs through various forms of media and direct campaigns.
Assists in budget preparation for areas of responsibilities and operates programs within budget.
Writes and assists in the preparation of proposals for projects.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various reports and records including confirmations, department accounts, research reports, lesson plans, use reports, budget reports, purchase requisitions, and general office correspondence.
Utilizes various types of technology and software including computer, multimedia equipment, registration, and general office software.
Serves as department point person in absence of Education Department management.
Assists with other Education Department functions including but not limited to facilitation, preparation, and execution of other interpretive programming.
Minimum Training and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in education, biology or a related field as well as a minimum of one year of experience in public programming in an informal setting. Work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Must be 21+ years of age.
Completion of Certified Interpretive Guide training is preferred.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by programming schedule or other department needs.
Must possess a valid drivers' license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.
Experience Required Bachelor's degree in education, biology or a related field as well as a minimum of one year of experience in public programming in an informal setting. Work experience may be substituted for a degree. Must be 21+ years of age. Completion of Certified Interpretive Guide training is preferred. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by programming schedule or other department needs. Must possess a valid drivers' license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier. The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.
$17.55 per hour
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