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| Saturday, 06 September 2008 | |
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Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, Manager of Family Programs, Education Department. Click on "More..." for full job description and contact info.
Roger Williams Park Zoo Manager of Family Programs Job Posting The Manager of Family Programs is responsible for all fee-based family programs as well as managing the education/presentation aspects of the Program Animal Collection. The Manager of Family Programs reports directly to the Director of Education. RESPONSIBILITIES: Family Programs * Manage all fee-based family programs including overnight, Bug Club, Roots & Shoots, scout, and travel programs. This involves coordination of staffing, program development, evaluation, budgeting, and all other aspects of program oversight. It also includes instruction of some of these programs. * Work with PR/Marketing and Program Registrar to effectively promote Family Programs through the website, brochures, and other vehicles. * Work with Director of Education in strategically planning Family Program portfolio. Program Animal Collection Coordination * Work with Education Director, Deputy Director of Animal Programs, and Lead Keeper to maintain a program animal collection plan that meets department needs. * Work with Lead Keeper to create and manage training and enrichment plans for all program animals. * Work with Lead Keeper to establish handling and use guidelines and protocols for program animal collection. * Create and maintain program animal fact sheets. * Manage animal handling certification program to ensure high standards are maintained and protocols are followed consistently by staff and volunteers. * Coordinate Docent Animal Handling Trainer team. * Maintain animal usage logs and reports. * Manage animal encounters requested by Group Sales, Marketing or other Zoo departments. Zoo Camp * Oversee complete operation of camp programs for youth ages 4-17. This includes but is not limited to the hiring, training, management, and evaluation of seasonal camp staff; development of all camp curricula; assisting Program Registrar with camp registration process; management of the CIT program; budgeting; supply maintenance; and program evaluation. * Work with PR/Marketing and Program Registrar to effectively promote Zoo Camp * Oversee the efforts of other department staff that lead the Tadpole Academy (preschool) and Zoo Camp on the Move (teen) camp programs. CRITERIA * Bachelors degree in Education, Biology, Ecology or related field * Minimum of two (2) years experience in project/program development and management * Minimum of two (2) years experience in informal education * Minimum of two (2) years experience working with program animal handling, training, and enrichment * Experience supervising staff and volunteers * Extremely strong oral and written communication skills * Masters degree desired * Very strong organizational skills * Ability to work some nights and weekends * An appreciation for informal, lifelong learning in agreement with RWPZ's mission and commitment to education and conservation HOW TO APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume by September 30, 2008 to: Sheri Avery Human Resource Manager Roger Williams Park Zoo Rhode Island Zoological Society 1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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