St. Augustine Alligator Farm · Florida · posted today
Position Description The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and motivated individuals to join our growing Education and Events team. This department connects guests, students, and the community with wildlife and conservation through educational programming, animal experiences, public engagement, and special events. Education Specialists assist in the development, coordination, and delivery of educational programs and institutional events, including school programs, camps, outreach, animal encounters, seasonal festivals, and community initiatives. This position combines conservation education, animal ambassador interpretation, guest engagement, curriculum development, and event coordination. Successful candidates will be adaptable team players who enjoy working with diverse audiences, developing creative learning experiences, and contributing to the educational and operational needs of a dynamic zoological institution. Primary Responsibilities • Educational Programming: Facilitate engaging programs for school groups, camps, outreach, tours, and public audiences. • Curriculum Development: Assist in researching and creating educational materials and activities for K–12 and informal learning programs. • Conservation Interpretation: Communicate wildlife biology, animal behavior, conservation, and zoological practices to diverse audiences. • Animal Ambassador Programs: Assist with animal preparation and presentations while following established handling, welfare, and safety protocols. • Special Events: Support the planning, setup, coordination, execution, and breakdown of institutional events, festivals, and community programs. • Guest Engagement: Deliver interactive guest experiences through interpretation stations, activities, and animal presentations. • Program Administration: Maintain educational materials and biofacts, manage inventory, prepare programs, and complete records and reports. • Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate with Education, Animal Care, Marketing, Guest Services, Maintenance, and other departments. • Program Evaluation: Assist with tracking participation, collecting feedback, and evaluating programs and events. Schedule • Five days per week on property, with two consecutive days off. • Includes weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events as needed. • Schedule flexibility is essential to accommodate seasonal programming and institutional needs.
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