Director of Conservation Education and Engagement Job at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Overview
Creates engaging experiences that inspire conservation action. This includes supervising staff, promoting The Wilds, scheduling activities, creating programs/tours, maintaining camp, following safety protocols and all other activities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee The Wilds Conservation Education and Engagement Department.
- Direct development of age-appropriate spiraling curriculum for all audiences, ages 18 months – adult.
- Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate CEED-related activities with all other departments
- Coordinate with VP of the Conservation Education Department to ensure that CEED programs, goals, and projects are in alignment with the overall education strategy for the Family of Parks
- Recruit, interview, onboard, train, and schedule all Wilds volunteers.
- Ensure that the curriculum is consistently applied throughout the entire department.
- Evaluate curriculum and recommend changes as appropriate to the VP of Conservation Education and Engagement.
- Work with the Philanthropy team to explore, develop, and implement funding for conservation education initiatives.
- Create and administer CEED operating budget.
- Proactively lead strategic exploration of new program areas or audiences.
- Establish diversity, equity, access, and inclusion as a priority in all programs and activities.
- Coordinate, monitor and evaluate programs and their staff to ensure best practices, safety, quality, and consistency.
- Maintain necessary permits, records, and statistics on programs and generate reports for VP.
- Plan, assign, and review work of department staff; act on disciplinary problems, complete performance reviews, recommend salary increases, recommend disciplinary actions when appropriate, and interview candidates for hire.
- Remain up to date on current education trends.
- Maintain confidential information related to program participants.
- Ensure all benchmarks required to maintain grant monies are monitored and met.
- Manage projects and budgets to achieve program objectives.
- Partner with Marketing Department to promote programs to expanded market.
- Constantly strive to further the mission of the organization and avidly support the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks.
- Implement sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
- Solid understanding of educational theory and practice including free-choice learning, inquiry, and environmental interpretation, required.
- Minimum of three to five years of successfully leading a team required.
- Demonstrated ability to write/manage a budget, work with grants, resolve conflict, manage change, problem-solve.
- Knowledge of education technology, state and national standards, and appropriate grade proficiencies required.
- Ability to work independently with good organizational skills required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in sometimes stressful situations required.
- Annual First Aid training and annual CPR training required.
- Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in writing and public speaking required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
- Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
- Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Columbus Zoo Family of Parks team members and contacts regarding company business required.
- Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
- Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter required.
- Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required.
- Ability to adhere to the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks’ drug-free workplace policy including but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and follow-up treatment required.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required.
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