Responsibilities

The Education Specialist supports the Tulsa Zoo educational mission through all aspects of interpretive programming, including Nature Exchange, education animal husbandry, on grounds presentations, visitor classes, and other programs.   The Specialist will also assist the other two divisions within the Education Department.

Oversee the Tulsa Zoo Nature Exchange (an educational trading center for items found in nature)
Create and implement Nature Exchange educational programming
Oversee Nature Experience, a nature play area.
Develop and teach all assigned interpretive educational programming throughout the zoo for various age groups
Provide unique, interactive, and interpretive educational experiences for program participants and zoo visitors

Complete animal husbandry routines, including enrichment and training, for education program animal collection
Assist with the coordination and supervision of seasonal, part time, and contract staff
Handle animals in the education program animal collection in both public and non-public situations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, biology, zoology, environmental science, or a related field.
Minimum of 1-3 years experience working in an interpretive education setting.
Minimum of 1-3 years experience creating and teaching informal environmental/science education programs.
Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Experience working with small invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience creating interpretive program curricula.
Must be creative, flexible, and organized.
Experience working with both adult and teen volunteers.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Evening and weekend work will be required.