Year-Round Employment Opportunities

Rate of Pay: $20.67/hr

Job Description:  Responsible for all aspects of onsite programs including curriculum development, budget oversight, registration, promotion, implementation, and evaluation. Also assists Education Program and Conservation manager by functioning as front-line contact for Zoo Camp. This includes camp staff hiring and training, registration, program development, implementation, budget compliance, promotion, evaluation and ensuring compliance/licensing with Onondaga County Health Department. Programs currently include summer camp, one day camps, school break camps, Kids’ Night Out, family programs, wild beginnings and others as needed. Serves as an educator, carrying a schedule of classes throughout the year for education programing for all ages. Regular, full time non- exempt position; Employment pending criminal and driver history records; Promotes the zoo and its mission. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops curriculum for camps and classes
• In the absence of the Education and Conservation Program Manager, serves as Zoo Camp Director
• Functions as Zoo Camp Coordinator by:       
  • Facilitating daily operations of camp such as overseeing daily schedules, checks ratios, oversees check in/out and before/after care, assists with supervision of campers and fills in for activities as needed
  • Supervises behind the scenes opportunities
  • Works with Education and Conservation Program Manager to ensure medical safety of children
  • Serves as back up counselor in the event of an emergency
  • Works with Education and Conservation Program Manager with evaluation of Camp Instructors’ performance
• Serves as regular program instructor for all education programming
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attends regular staff meetings, including Education Staff, All-Staff and Friends of the Zoo meetings
• Required to work a flexible schedule during the week as needed. Can include evenings and weekend days as needed.
• Required to work and drive in a variety of weather conditions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, zoology, biology, environmental science or a related field.
• Minimum of two years experience working in an educational capacity in a school, zoo, aquarium, nature center or similar organization.
• Experience with Special Education preferred.
• A minimum of four years zoo camp counselor experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NYS Learning Standards and the Common Core Learning Standards.
• Red Cross certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Responding to Emergencies.

• Ability to demonstrate and communicate scientific and conservation messages in a lively, engaging manner to diverse audiences.

• Excellent public speaking, organizational, record keeping skills and writing skills.
• Ability to be self-directed, flexible, work as a team player, achieve established goals and maintain accurate records.
• Proficient with computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License, reliable transportation and a registered and insured vehicle.

To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].