Are you wild about animals and people alike? Do you enjoy educating others on the importance of conservation and the need to protect nature? If you answered yes to those questions, look no further, your next opportunity is here! The Indianapolis Zoo is on the hunt for part-time (approximately 15-20 hours per week, year-round) Programs Educators that strive to uphold our mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world.
This position will facilitate various pre-registered programs for the Education Department. This include but is not limited to teaching Zoo Overnights, School Workshops, Video Chats, Family and Youth Programs, Dolphin In-water, Camps, and Animal Arts throughout the year, and will assist with other conservation education initiatives and projects as assigned.
Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. This position will work closely with the Education Programs Manager and other Education team members to carry out functions of the Education department such as conducting research for existing and new programs, updating various databases, providing clerical assistance as needed, and assisting with customer service functions. This individual will partner with other Zoo departments (Animal Care, Guest Experience, Security, Marketing, etc.) to maintain seamless delivery of all programs. Though this position works pre-dominantly indoors, there is some exposure to outdoor environmental conditions. Availability of at least three weekdays and evenings is required. Some weekend hours may be available. Hours may increase due to season programming and demands.
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Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.
Opened in 1964, the Indianapolis Zoo is the largest privately funded zoo in the nation. Located near downtown in White River State Park since 1988, the 93-acre Zoo was the first to be triple accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums as a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden. Hosting more than a million visitors annually, the Zoo has also emerged as a global leader in animal conservation and research, receiving international recognition for work with conservation and breeding programs including the world’s first successful artificial insemination of an African elephant. Funding from the Indianapolis Zoo also supports the efforts of animal conservation organizations around the globe.
At the Zoo, guests can connect year-round with nearly 1,300 animals within living habitats that closely resemble their native regions of the globe. The beautiful 3.3-acre White River Gardens is also part of the Zoo and continues its tradition of connecting animals, plants and people.
