The South Dakota Discovery Center, a hands-on science center with strong EE outreach program, seeks a museum educator to deliver in house and outreach programming.
The Summer Safari Camp Educator position advances the mission of Zoo Atlanta by creating experiences that engage, educate and energize program participants to action. Specifically, summer camp educators facilitate learning for groups ages Pre Kindergarten-Rising 12th Graders (4-17 years old) using interactive, STEAM-based curriculum that showcases Zoo Atlanta’s work to conserve wildlife and wild places; how to protect our environment; and how every person can make a difference in these areas.
Intern will team with the interpretive staff for 20 hours a week and with the Chiswell staff for 20 hours a week. Interns will assist with the day-to-day support of animal-related research activities involving Steller sea lions. Candidates should exhibit a strong interest in field-based and animal-related research work and associated support. Applicants should possess the ability to work for extended periods of time while staying focused on the task at hand.
May 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
This position is a shared effort between Kenai Fjords National Park (KFNP) and the Alaska SeaLife Center. Site-specific training will be conducted separately by each organization. For the purposes of the National Park Service, this position is recognized as a non-supervisory Park Guide in interpretation.
Interns will team with the interpretive staff for 20 hours a week and with the avian staff for 20 hours a week. Interns assist the avian department and acquire the first-hand knowledge needed to interpret these exhibits. The nature of this Internship gives you far more knowledge about avian husbandry and the life history of the ASLC bird species than other interpreters, the goal is to learn and share with others
Internship dates: May 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
The intern will split time between the interpretation team delivering informal front of house education and with the formal education team working with schools, youth and adult/senior tour groups. The intern will be expected to interpret live and static exhibits to the visiting public and teach interactive marine science programs to groups, including day programs and Nocturne “night at the aquarium” experiences.
Interns will team with the interpretive staff for 20 hours a week and with mammal staff for 20 hours a week. Assists mammal department and acquires the first-hand knowledge needed to interpret ASLC exhibits. The nature of this internship gives you far more knowledge about mammal husbandry than other interpreters, the goal is to learn and share with others.
Metroparks Toledo is looking for an innovate and creative individual to join our award winning program department. Since 2015 Metroparks has won over 30 awards for excellence—regionally and nationally—this is truly a place where you can be part of an exciting future in Toledo.
SEA LIFE Operations Team Lead is responsible for: including, but not limited to, Admissions support, Southern California Touch Pool, Public Programs, Exhibit Interpretation, Employee Breaks and Educational Programs. The SEA LIFE Senior MC is also responsible for the upkeep of high SEA LIFE safety, guest service and cleanliness standards, and is expected to follow all opening and closing building procedures as a SEA LIFE Operations duty manager.
The Department is seeking one (1) full-time, benefited Zoo Educator for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Under general direction of the Zoo Education Specialist, the Zoo Educator position plans, develops designs, and executes animal educational, informational, and recreational programs to promote the activities and operation of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. The Zoo Educator acts as a lead to Recreation Leaders and volunteers.
Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year! Envision providing a guided tour educating our guests about our animal collection and conservation mission while the lions roar, the Buffalo roam, and the giraffes graze upon leaves at the tree tops. Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year welcoming over 2 million guests annually. It is an amazing opportunity to actively engage our guests each of those 365 days creating a memorable guest experience that a guest will have for a lifetime.
Job Purpose: The Public Program team connects guests to our animal ambassadors, our mission and our work to conserve species, and strives to empower guests to advance the Zoo’s mission through their own appreciation and conservation of wildlife and wild places. This position is primarily responsible for conducting Interpretive and Conservation Education programs on-grounds and facilitating the Giraffe Feeding experience.
The Zoo School Programs Coordinator coordinates the planning, implementation, and instruction of zoo based teacher, school, and public programs. The School Programs Coordinator develops programs, maintains budgets, assesses and coordinates supplies and physical space needs for programs, and assists in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of volunteers and interns.
Seasonal Zoo Camp positions involve working in both indoor and outdoor work settings in a variety of weather conditions. To learn more about Zoo Camp and Sleepovers visit Zoo Camp- https://www.czs.org/camp and Sleepovers- https://www.czs.org/sleepoversafari
The University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the 2020 cohort of summer interns. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2020.
The IMMS Animal Training Internship Program is designed as a way for students/individuals interested in a career in animal care and training to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting. Interns will primarily be trained in aspects of animal care, but will also participate in other activities at IMMS. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist interns in suggesting suitable housing and locations. Positions are limited. IMMS reserves the right to end an internship at any time.
conservation messages through guest-facing interactions. These may be one-on-one or small group on Zoo Grounds or stage theatrical programs using storytelling, comedy, scripted material, improvisation, songs, games and physical theater. A valid Texas driver’s license is required within state regulated timeframe if you are relocating to the area. This role works every weekend as part of a regular full-time schedule and is required to work some holidays and evenings.
Seattle Aquarium is hiring 3, full time Empathy Fellows to join the community engagement (CE) team. Empathy Fellows will have opportunities to learn about local marine life and conservation efforts, develop personal and professional goals, and become effective educators, facilitators, and advocates for marine conservation, empathy, and their communities. Fellows will culturally and linguistically reflect the community in which they will be working. Grant funded for one year.
Under the direction of the Manager of Education the Education Specialist serves as the primary on-site academic program instructor for the education department and conducts school group and other academic programs for the Oregon Coast Aquarium - that has been consistently rated a Top Ten Aquarium in the country.
