Education Program Coordinator Salary $66,560

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

• Bachelors 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 drivers license and be able to operate vehicles (including but not limited to forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks).