Description

Education Program Coordinator

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate all aspects of Dolphin Discovery, Sharks In The Dark, Trainer For A Day, Ultimate Education Days, Wildlife Discovery, and other educational programs.

• Recruit, hire, and train animal exhibit docents.

• Conduct research on and develop educational programs for guest benefit.

• Write and edit educational materials and documents.

• Speak to guests and educate them about the animals. Answer questions and host live training sessions.

• Maintain company website and ensure accurate information surrounding educational programs.

• Prep and run hands-on activities including squid dissection, scavenger hunts, and other games

• Maintain accurate log of education events and activities.

• Develop and update standard operating procedures.

• Perform periodic evaluation of team members and seasonal leadership.

• Schedule animal exhibit docent coverage. Ensure ambassadors are trained adequately.

• Maintain communication with Supervisors and other disciplines within the Animal Care Departments.

• Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Animal Care Department.

• Participate in the inter- and intra-departmental cross training program.

• Perform all other duties as required.

  Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, biology or similar field

• Comfort with public speaking and hosting hands-on educational presentations.

• Ability to work with all ages especially young children.

• Strong problem solving, training, and organization skills.

• Availability to work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays in varied weather conditions.

• Will be required to work around animals indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions including cold and heat.

• Duties and tasks may involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate vehicles (including but not limited to forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks).