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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).
