The Education Programs Associate will assist in designing, developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating K-12 education programs and activities at the Animal Park at the Conservators Center.

Responsibilities Include assisting in establishing and maintaining educational program for the Park, including, but not limited to:

K – 12th grade class field trips to the Park

Evaluate, review and revise education programs to maintain alignment with current state education standards

Assist with education opportunities at the Park

Assist with pre-planning and development of summer camps

Attending Park events as required

Performing related duties and responsibilities as required

Building and maintaining relationships with other institutions as required

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience with education program development and management

Experience teaching children in a classroom, camp or professional informal learning setting

Knowledge and understanding of general science concepts, especially concepts directly related to the Park’s primary mission

Able to research, understand and interpret science concepts in an engaging fashion

Experience supervising adults and youth while maintaining a positive environment

Education Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in education, biology or environmental science preferred

Skills and Other Characteristics:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database skills · Excellent organization skills · Comfortable speaking to large groups and diverse audiences · Must have a passion for the environment and teaching youth · Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work well with others in a team setting · Self-motivated · Flexible and able to handle unexpected situations

Working Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for extended periods: moderate lifting such as setting up chairs for a lecture; and operating motorized vehicles. The position requires the need to lift exhibit items weighing up to 40 pounds. This position will involve working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

The working hours will vary depending on need and will require weekend and evening work.

Licenses and Certification: Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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Come work at the Animal Park as a Visitor Services Associate!

Under the direction of the Visitor Services Supervisor, the Visitor Services Associates are the first contact point for visitors and future donors of the Animal Park and are therefore critical representatives of the Animal Park to the public. We are accepting full and part-time applications.
Please Note: Availability on at least 2 days from Friday-Sunday is required. All employees are required to go through a 90 day probationary period.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

Greeting visitors and donors checking in before tours and/or visits

Managing tour-related phone lines and emails

Ensuring prospective donors are introduced to appropriate personnel

Handling gift shop and tour sales

Receiving and sorting mail and deliveries

Maintaining a clean and professional gift shop, Visitors’ Services building, and public areas of the animal park

Preparing appropriate materials for tours and/or donor visits (this will include raw meat treats for the animals)

Preparing the Visitors’ Services building and surrounding public areas for tour participants

Overseeing interns and volunteers assisting with day-to-day tasks

Driving golf carts for visitors requesting mobility assistance

Assisting as needed in public-facing roles during events

Representing the Animal Park at offsite tabling events or programs

Assisting with the maintenance and ordering of building and merchandise supplies

Working cohesively with the other members of the Animal Park staff and community, including supervisors and support staff

Maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all interactions with the public, the staff, and the community

Creating and maintaining displays and information available in public areas of the facility

Ensuring positive, welcoming experiences for all visitors to the Animal Park

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work weekends and/or holidays

High school diploma, or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills

Basic skills with Microsoft Office and Excel software applications

Writing and penmanship skills

Ability to maintain a neat and organized work environment

Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina

Ability to self-motivate and work in self-directed projects and tasks

Ability to work actively (on your feet) as necessary

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and skill with online platforms such as Google Drive

Experience working in a non-profit setting

Familiarity with the Animal Park

Prior job experience working in a sales and/or retail environment

Prior job experience working in an administrative position

Experience working with domestic or exotic animals

COMPENSATION

Starting hourly wage: Entry-level (TBD)

This position must be filled as soon as possible, and this webpage will be updated and/or removed when the position is filled. Please contact applications@animalparknc.org if you experience any issues with the application process or have further questions regarding the position.

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If you would like to submit your resume and credentials to the Animal Park at the Conservators Center under a General Application for consideration, please feel free to do so. While we may not be hiring for your preferred position or area of expertise, we will hold your application on file should any availabilities or opportunities arise that are relevant to your experience.

Please Note that all positions at the Animal Park hold the following MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work weekends and/or holidays

High school diploma, or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills

Basic skills with Microsoft Office and Excel software applications

Writing and penmanship skills

Ability to maintain a neat and organized work environment

Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina

Ability to self-motivate and work in self-directed projects and tasks

Ability to work actively (on your feet) as necessary

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

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