Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Part- time Education Specialist
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Part- time Education Specialist
Employment Type:
Part- time, Regular Subject to collective bargaining agreement Summary : Assists with the management of education programs and the animal collection associated with the ARC, including supervision of large diverse groups of volunteers and interns; day-to-day operations and all records associated with this operation; and ensures provision of the needs of the collection by performing the following duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. PROGRAMS 1. Implements and supervises the public education programs involving ARC staff and volunteers. 2. Supervises and trains interns and volunteers including associated record keeping. 3. Coordinates all ARC youth programs, functions and records. 4. Functions as Zoo Mobile teachers and Wildlife Theatre presenters. 5. Develops public and volunteer programs. ANIMAL AREAS 6. Determines animal diets and feeding schedules and communicates information to volunteers. 7. Coordinates all aspects of day-to-day animal husbandry. 8. Develops and maintains all animal records, including medical, behavior, feeding, and training. 9. Coordinates the training schedules and animal behaviors. 10. Performs or oversees medical treatments as required. FACILITIES 11. Makes minor and emergency repairs to equipment in the ARC. 12. Ensures the daily maintenance and operations of the facility 13. Insures that safety practices and protocols are observed by interns and volunteers. 14. Designs and builds displays within existing facility. 15. Assists with planning and the care of landscaped areas. OTHER 16. Functions as Zoo spokesperson as required. 17. Provides relief coverage for ARC Supervisor. 18. Supervises special events presentations that utilize ARC resources. 19. Assists with research projects and data entry. 20. Assists with reports and provides clerical support. 21. Interacts with Zoo visitors courteously and offers proper attention at all times. Required Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications : Experience training animals for show production and presentation, especially raptors, corvids and felines. Education:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university Experience:
Minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one-year animal husbandry experience. Experience managing volunteers and youth. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Drivers License.
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Employment Type:
Part- time, Regular Subject to collective bargaining agreement Summary : Assists with the management of education programs and the animal collection associated with the ARC, including supervision of large diverse groups of volunteers and interns; day-to-day operations and all records associated with this operation; and ensures provision of the needs of the collection by performing the following duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. PROGRAMS 1. Implements and supervises the public education programs involving ARC staff and volunteers. 2. Supervises and trains interns and volunteers including associated record keeping. 3. Coordinates all ARC youth programs, functions and records. 4. Functions as Zoo Mobile teachers and Wildlife Theatre presenters. 5. Develops public and volunteer programs. ANIMAL AREAS 6. Determines animal diets and feeding schedules and communicates information to volunteers. 7. Coordinates all aspects of day-to-day animal husbandry. 8. Develops and maintains all animal records, including medical, behavior, feeding, and training. 9. Coordinates the training schedules and animal behaviors. 10. Performs or oversees medical treatments as required. FACILITIES 11. Makes minor and emergency repairs to equipment in the ARC. 12. Ensures the daily maintenance and operations of the facility 13. Insures that safety practices and protocols are observed by interns and volunteers. 14. Designs and builds displays within existing facility. 15. Assists with planning and the care of landscaped areas. OTHER 16. Functions as Zoo spokesperson as required. 17. Provides relief coverage for ARC Supervisor. 18. Supervises special events presentations that utilize ARC resources. 19. Assists with research projects and data entry. 20. Assists with reports and provides clerical support. 21. Interacts with Zoo visitors courteously and offers proper attention at all times. Required Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications : Experience training animals for show production and presentation, especially raptors, corvids and felines. Education:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university Experience:
Minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one-year animal husbandry experience. Experience managing volunteers and youth. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Drivers License.
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