Education Programming Coordinator

Company: Akron Zoo
Location: Akron
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Akron Zoo Education Programming Coordinator Education Programming Coordinator The Akron Zoo is looking for an Education Programming Coordinator (EPC). Core responsibilities include coordinating educator led programs, working with teachers, parents, and general Zoo guests to reserve educational programming or activities, and managing accurate records relating to programs. Work week is Monday-Friday (40 hours a week) with the occasional weekend, evening and/or holiday activity. The EPC reports directly to the Director of Education. Essential job functions: * Coordinate the scheduling of multiple educator led programs * Manage multiple incoming guest calls and take accurate reservations, create and process invoices, generate confirmation letters. Coordinate payments of all groups booked * Maintain records of all on and off grounds programs * Maintain monthly reports regarding all programming * Work with education staff to ensure all programs have a scheduled presenter * Manage schedule for all classrooms, facilities, and teaching spaces * Coordinate usage and maintenance of audio/visual equipment * Develop comprehensive knowledge of programs, including overview, rates, policies, etc. Qualifications: The candidate for this position should have a high school diploma or equivalent with three years experience as a reservations agent or similar. Person must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook programs and should be comfortable learning software registration programs. The EPC must be a highly organized, outgoing, collaborative, strategic, independent, fun, creative, self-starter who is able to multi-task within a busy environment. Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and strong relationship-building skills. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, this employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor. The Akron Zoo reserves the right to revise and change job duties as business requirements dictate. The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE. This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position with benefits. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail, mail, or fax to: Human Resources, Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44307; Fax: ; E-mail: . Open until filled. Experience Required see above Salary see above How to Apply see above Akron Zoo 500 Edgewood Avenue Akron, OH 44307 Phone: Fax: Visit our website Return to All Job Posts Edit your job posting General Settings * Title (limited to 100 characters) * * Description * * Experience * * Comments * * Salary * * Category Type * * * How should a candidate apply? * Example: the mailing address, email address, fax number or website the applicant should use to apply. * * Job Perks * Company Info * Company Name * * Address * * * * City * * State * * Zip * * Company Phone * * Company Fax * * Company Website * * Company Twitter Username * * Company Facebook Page * * About the Company * * Company Logo/Avatar * [IMAGE]Remove * JPG and GIF only, recommended size of 100x100 pixels. Contact Info Please enter your contact information below. This is for communication purposes only and will not display on your listing. * Name * * Email * or Cancel [IMAGE] Submitting your job posting... Join over 6,000 zoo and aquarium professionals worldwide

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