Job Title: Education Officer
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Deadline: 13th February 2013
Job description: The UK's most visited zoo is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist the implementation of an education program aimed at improving public understanding of the natural world and its plight. The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Assist in the implementation of an education strategy that addresses all forms of education, including development of new programs;
- Organise education activities for zoo visitors, including trails, arts and crafts, face-painting and presentations;
- Co-ordinate school, college and youth group visits;
- Prepare and develop educational resources;
- Deliver national curriculum-linked teaching;
- Make educational outreach visits to schools and other institutions;
- Write zoo news and website articles;
- Assist in the organisation of zoo events;
- Develop and organize a team of education volunteers;
- Assist in the general duties involved in the running of the Education Department.
About the employer: Flamingo Land Resort is a combined theme park, zoo and holiday village, attracting 1.2-1.3 million visitors each year. As a member of BIAZA and EAZA, Flamingo Land has a long-term commitment to biodiversity conservation and environmental education. Flamingo Land funds and directs the Udzungwa Forest Project in East Africa, and a Biodiversity Action Plan for a 375 acre area in North Yorkshire. These projects aim to conserve both tropical and UK biodiversity, through ecological monitoring, education and capacity-building in local communities. Flamingo Land is also home to the University of York Centre for the Integration of Research, Conservation and Learning (CIRCLE), which aims to carry out ground-breaking scientific research, which is disseminated in a way that is interesting, educational and fun.
Key selection criteria
ESSENTIAL
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. biology, zoology, conservation, environmental science, science education)
- Experience of teaching at primary and secondary levels
- Experience of teaching evaluation methods
- Proven dedication towards public understanding of the natural world
- Awareness of the role of zoos in environmental education and biodiversity conservation
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Excellent creative writing skills (including spelling and grammar)
- Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Word
- Awareness of the value of data gathering for the assessment of education
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Flexible approach to work
DESIRABLE
- Teaching qualification
- Experience of fundraising
- Experience of working in zoos
- Experience in practical field conservation work
- Experience in creative design (e.g. painting, drawing, computer-aided graphic design)
- Experience in using computer graphics software
Application: Please e-mail a cover letter and cv including contact details of two referees to ross.snipp@flamingoland.co.uk or mail directly to
Ross Snipp
Zoo and Education Manager
Flamingo Land Resort
Kirby Misperton
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 6UX
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