The full-time Education Supervisor is responsible for the development and delivery of all education programs and assisting management in all aspects of Marine Life operations. This is a 2-year contract position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Planning, preparing, and facilitating all marine life department programming and activities.
• Ensuring Marine Life programming follows current Alberta Education curriculum.
• Planning strategies to reach broader audiences.
• Giving informative talks both within West Edmonton Mall and at other venues.
• Promote the Marine Life Department research and conservation initiatives to the public.
• Overseeing the hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of the Education Facilitator and Presenters.
• Overseeing all administration of Education bookings and inquiries.
• Planning, researching, and writing promotional materials.
• Hands on interactions with specific ambassador animals.
• Sharing ideas with other zoo educators and other environmental education professionals by attending meetings and conferences locally and nationally.
• Organizing the CAZA required Education committee.
• Annual review of the Education Plan.
• Organizing care and maintenance of mall vans.
• Placing orders and maintaining inventory of store items.
• Other responsibilities as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post secondary courses in the field of education with the minimum of an Education diploma as well as knowledge of the Alberta Curriculum program is an asset.
• Previous experience working in a zoo, Aquarium Environment, or similar position.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to manage and control a classroom of children.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and a high level of confidence in the workplace with previous experience leading a team.
• Ability to work successfully with professional education officials and teachers.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License as well as First Aid and CPR.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• This is a 2-year contract full-time position that requires a flexible schedule Monday-Sunday including days, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Planning, preparing, and facilitating all marine life department programming and activities.
• Ensuring Marine Life programming follows current Alberta Education curriculum.
• Planning strategies to reach broader audiences.
• Giving informative talks both within West Edmonton Mall and at other venues.
• Promote the Marine Life Department research and conservation initiatives to the public.
• Overseeing the hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of the Education Facilitator and Presenters.
• Overseeing all administration of Education bookings and inquiries.
• Planning, researching, and writing promotional materials.
• Hands on interactions with specific ambassador animals.
• Sharing ideas with other zoo educators and other environmental education professionals by attending meetings and conferences locally and nationally.
• Organizing the CAZA required Education committee.
• Annual review of the Education Plan.
• Organizing care and maintenance of mall vans.
• Placing orders and maintaining inventory of store items.
• Other responsibilities as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post secondary courses in the field of education with the minimum of an Education diploma as well as knowledge of the Alberta Curriculum program is an asset.
• Previous experience working in a zoo, Aquarium Environment, or similar position.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to manage and control a classroom of children.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and a high level of confidence in the workplace with previous experience leading a team.
• Ability to work successfully with professional education officials and teachers.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License as well as First Aid and CPR.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• This is a 2-year contract full-time position that requires a flexible schedule Monday-Sunday including days, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.
