What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Educator - Programming position at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium?
Join the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium as a Full Time Lead Educator and immerse yourself in a vibrant environment dedicated to inspiring the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts. Located in Springfield, MO, this onsite position allows you to engage directly with visitors, staff, and volunteers while sharing your passion for conservation and education. With a competitive pay of $17.00 per hour, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that thrives on creativity and collaboration. Imagine crafting immersive educational experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a love for the natural world! Your role will not only contribute to the mission of excellence but will also empower you to solve unique challenges in an engaging and fun atmosphere.
You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Apply now to be a part of something extraordinary!
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium: Our Mission
Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 animals and our immersive Wildlife Galleries sharing the story of America's most significant conservationists throughout history and today. In 2022, Wonders of Wildlife became accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Accreditation signifies our exemplary standards for animal welfare, scientific education, and staff training. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri the campus is a centerpiece of America's Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted "Best New Attraction in America" and "America's Best Aquarium" by the readers of USA TODAY. For more information, visit www.wondersofwildlife.org.
What's your day like?
As a Full Time Lead Educator focusing on programming, you will lead with passion engaging students and guests with our mission. You will get to develop, coordinate, and present captivating conservation programs to school groups, scout groups, and community outreaches. This position will also help create educational materials that can be used by teachers around the area to help share our mission.
This positions requires a bachelors degree in education, conservation, or similar. Equivalent work experience is accepted as well. A minimum of 3 years experience in handling and presenting with live animals is a plus! This position will get trained on handling and presenting a variety of ambassador animals and utilize their stories for programs and shows.
Salary : $17
