Education Specialist I - Volunteer & Camp Coordinator

The Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (MPZBG) is seeking an energetic, experienced professional to be part of the Zoo team. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is the number one family tourist attraction in Evansville and is a significant cultural institution for our community. MPZBG provides enjoyable educational experiences to help others understand, appreciate and care for our natural world, and to promote conservation and sustainability in the region. MPZBG has an immediate opening for an Experiential Education Specialist.

The Education Specialist I will develop and implement seasonal camp programs and experiences, ensuring that Zoo patrons have an enjoyable, educational, and safe experience. The Specialist will conduct programs in both traditional and nontraditional classrooms, both indoors and outdoors, and will interact with audiences of all ages. The Specialist will assist with development and implementation of new experiential education initiatives, and with coordination of ambassador animal program use. The Specialist will also assist with recruitment, training, management, and retention of volunteers in the MPZBG docent program. The chosen applicant will gain hands-on experience and professional growth in environmental education and interpretation, program development, project management, animal handling, volunteer coordination, customer service, and facilities operations.