Education Curator

Build connections between humans and the natural world by joining the Rolling Hills Zoo leadership team as our Education Curator! RHZ is looking for an individual with a passion for inspiring people on behalf of wildlife to oversee and advance Zoo educational opportunities and initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Part of RHZ leadership team
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Zoo’s mission statement and core values.
• Performs duties in a service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a healthy work environment.
• Recognizes the needs of others and treats others with respect and dignity.
• Maintains good work habits and adheres to all policies and procedures. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of all educational programs, on and off site, for all ages.
• Schedule and communicate with groups on field trip and education programing
• Supervises program leaders and education volunteers in their duties.
• Create and implement zoo experiences program for guests and groups.
• Will routinely deliver education programs to a wide variety of audiences in different venues both on-site and off-site. 
• Responsible to uphold the mission and goals of RHZ in all educational programs.
• Trains and supervises Zoo Teens for education programming. 
• Will network with other educators, locally and nationally, to continue to enhance and improve the quality of programming offered..
• Working with the General Curator, will comply with all Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) guidelines and safety recommendations in the use of education program animals.
• Will attend meetings and conferences pertinent to zoo education and wildlife/conservation education.
• Will work with other departments to organize special events held at the Zoo and/or Museum.
• Other duties of a similar nature as otherwise assigned.

Experience Required

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills • Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field required. • Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office. • Strong people and communication skills. • Must have strong knowledge of developmental stages in children. • Able to develop and implement curriculum appropriate to a variety of age groups. Desired Qualifications, Experience and Skills • NAI certified • 1 + years working with children in camp setting • Bilingual

Perks

RHZ offers health insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) package

How to Apply

For questions/information or to apply: info@rollinghillszoo.org

Rolling Hills Zoo

625 N Hedville Rd

Salina, KS 67401

Phone: 785-827-9488