| Job Description |
Zoo Crew is a 10-week summer program for ages 13-17 run by the Education Department at the Lake Superior Zoo. Teens learn how to handle and care for animals and teach zoo visitors about animals and conservation issues. The Program Coordinator plans and coordinates activities and coaches/supervises small groups of teens as they participate in the activities. An ideal candidate will have prior experience working with teens, a strong interest in animals, and a background in biology, zoology, or ecology.
Principal Duties:
- Training and organization (prior to June 12)
- Train with education staff on animal handling and interpretation.
- Train with zoo keepers on general animal husbandry skills.
- Communicate with past Zoo Crew participants and new applicants.
- Organize contact list and applications.
- Set up the online scheduling system.
- Facilitate virtual orientation for Zoo Crew participants and parents.
- Program coordination
- Supervise, evaluate, and effectively manage Zoo Crew activities and projects.
- Organize daily and weekly schedules of activities, projects, and educational sessions with Zoo Crew, education staff, and zoo keepers.
- Communicate schedule updates with teens and parents.
- Train teens on interpretation and proper animal handling (may include discovery carts, informal animal presentations, barnyard, conservation projects, etc.).
- Train teens on animal husbandry skills (may include cleaning habitats, exercising animals, creating enrichments, water testing, etc.).
- Update educational materials and manuals.
- Organize an end-of-season celebration.
- Be a supportive team member by sharing ideas, assisting others, and participating in meetings.
- Miscellaneous duties
- Attend training to learn to properly handle animals including mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, and small hoof stock.
- Assist with spring programs such as outreaches, field trips, and special events.
- Other duties as assigned.
To apply, fill out an employment application found at lszooduluth.org/about/employment/
First consideration given to applications received before February 28, 2023.
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Teen Program Coordinator
Posted: February 16, 2023 by MAEE Administration
Category: Lake Superior Zoo
Zoo Crew is a 10-week summer program for ages 13-17 run by the Education Department at the Lake Superior Zoo. Teens learn how to handle and care for animals and teach zoo visitors about animals and conservation issues. The Program Coordinator plans and coordinates activities and coaches/supervises small groups of teens as they participate in the activities. An ideal candidate will have prior experience working with teens, a strong interest in animals, and a background in biology, zoology, or ecology.
Principal Duties:
To apply, fill out an employment application found at lszooduluth.org/about/employment/
First consideration given to applications received before February 28, 2023.
Zoo Crew is a 10-week summer program for ages 13-17 run by the Education Department at the Lake Superior Zoo. Teens learn how to handle and care for animals and teach zoo visitors about animals and conservation issues. The Program Coordinator plans and coordinates activities and coaches/supervises small groups of teens as they participate in the activities. An ideal candidate will have prior experience working with teens, a strong interest in animals, and a background in biology, zoology, or ecology.
Principal Duties:
To apply, fill out an employment application found at lszooduluth.org/about/employment/
First consideration given to applications received before February 28, 2023.