Marine Life Education Supervisor

Job description

The full-time Education Supervisor is responsible for the development and delivery of all education programs and assisting management in all aspects of Marine Life operations. This is a 2-year contract position. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Planning, preparing, and facilitating all marine life department programming and activities. • Ensuring Marine Life programming follows current Alberta Education curriculum. • Planning strategies to reach broader audiences. • Giving informative talks both within West Edmonton Mall and at other venues. • Promote the Marine Life Department research and conservation initiatives to the public. • Overseeing the hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of the Education Facilitator and Presenters. • Overseeing all administration of Education bookings and inquiries. • Planning, researching, and writing promotional materials. • Hands on interactions with specific ambassador animals. • Sharing ideas with other zoo educators and other environmental education professionals by attending meetings and conferences locally and nationally. • Organizing the CAZA required Education committee. • Annual review of the Education Plan. • Organizing care and maintenance of mall vans. • Placing orders and maintaining inventory of store items. • Other responsibilities as required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Post secondary courses in the field of education with the minimum of an Education diploma as well as knowledge of the Alberta Curriculum program is an asset. • Previous experience working in a zoo, Aquarium Environment, or similar position. • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to manage and control a classroom of children. • Outstanding interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and a high level of confidence in the workplace with previous experience leading a team. • Ability to work successfully with professional education officials and teachers. • Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License as well as First Aid and CPR. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: • This is a 2-year contract full-time position that requires a flexible schedule Monday-Sunday including days, evenings, weekends & holidays. • Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.