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Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately-managed, member-supported organization and is free and open 365 days a year.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Student and Teacher Programs Facilitator is responsible for guiding youth and teachers through learner-centered, student-driven experiences both on and off zoo grounds. Under the direction of the Student and Teacher Programs Coordinator, this individual will seek to improve student understanding of conservation issues through experiences such as student-directed research projects, engagement with inquiry-based science experiences aligned with the research of zoo scientists and animal care staff, and exposure to career opportunities within the field of conservation science and education. This is a full-time, year-round position. In order to meet the needs of Chicago schools, the individual in this position must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
This position has some flexibility to work from home (up to 2 days per week if programs are not scheduled). When field trips or classroom visits are scheduled, working hours will be performed on site at the zoo or offsite at school/community locations as needed.
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SALARY: $47,250/year
Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.
Full Time
$51k-74k (estimate)
06/19/2024
07/10/2024