EDUCATION WORKSHOP SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY: The Education Workshop Specialist will research and develop program lesson plans, frameworks and activities for education programs and assist in execution of programs and events.

POSITION AUTHORITY: The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.

POSITION GUIDELINES: Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Research and develop program lesson plans, frameworks and activities for Educator Workshops, Scout workshops and Custom workshops
• Develop education and youth program outlines, procedures and training materials in accordance to TEKS, AZA, specific Scouting programs and safety regulations
• Development and procurement of interactive materials for education programs in conjunction with the Education Curator
• Coordinate the Annual Educator Open House and any other Moody Gardens member and marketing events requiring education components
• Review program evaluations in conjunction with the Education Curator, Education Program Specialist and Youth Program Specialist for program revisions and new program development
• Assist the Education Program Specialist with execution of Pre-K Expeditions, Beyond Biofacts, Educator Workshops, Home School Days, Group Field Trip Tours, Group Field Trip Classroom Programs and private off property events or programs as needed
• Assist the Youth Program Specialist with execution camps, overnights and birthday party programs as needed
• Assist in maintaining supplies in good working order for all education and youth programs at appropriate levels
• Assist with coordination of animal and prop needs for all education and youth programs
• Assist to ensure all paperwork is complete for education program execution including, program forms, BEO’s and obtain item requests
• Assist in training Interpretive Naturalists, Volunteers and other Education Staff to conduct or assist in staffing education programs as needed
• Assist Naturalist Supervisor to evaluate performance of Interpretive Naturalists conducting education programs
• Instruct and/or lead all education or youth programs as needed
• Be cleared to work with Ambassador Animals and attend review courses as needed
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Travel to schools, area businesses, conferences and community events as assigned
• Provide positive guest experiences by initiating interactions and answering questions
• Address customer service issues related to education and youth programs
• Staff interpretive stations in the Rainforest Pyramid, Aquarium Pyramid, Discovery Museum and other education programs or tours as assigned
• Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens
  
  

Education/ Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• College degree in related field required
  
  

Required Skills

• Must be reliable and responsible
• Strong writing, teaching, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication and public speaking
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency with computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to retain large quantities of information
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Flexibility with scheduling; including weekends & holidays
• Professional appearance
• Ability to work around and with animals
• Valid Texas state driver’s license
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient endurance to spend long periods of time (50% or more) in a stationary position conducting programs or staffing exhibit areas
• Sufficient mobility to spend long periods of time (50% or more) traversing on tour or conducting programs
• Ability to tolerate multiple climate change exposures throughout work habitat environments which include high humidity, heat, cold and outdoor conditions on a repetitive rotating schedule
• Ability to maneuver up to 50 pounds