Education Staff - Outside In

Job Summary

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is seeking an experienced and passionate educator to inspire the general public about the importance of conservation and wildlife. Outside In is home to a variety of invertebrates (arthropods), small mammals, and a variety of reptiles. As an Outside In educator you will work with staff, faculty, Drexel Co-Op Students, and interns, as well as the public. The ideal candidate should be an experienced in public speaking, a natural leader with some management experience, a professional demeanor, and a creative yet organized style of working. They should be intrinsically motivated, passionate about learning and the natural sciences, and proactive in their work.

Essential Functions

• Provides daily husbandry, health checks and behavior observations for our ambassador animals including invertebrates, mammals, reptiles and some amphibians
• Ensure the health and well-being of the collection in compliance with federal and state regulations and Animals Programs Protocols.
• Records in appropriate logs and records and maintain communication among other team members.
• Cleans enclosures and surrounding areas for all animals as scheduled.
• Provides daily enrichment of animals as scheduled.
• Teaches lessons, in person and digital programs for the museum as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises interns and volunteers working with animals at ANS.
• Understands and abides by current federal, state permits and protocols required to house our collections.
• Strives to give the animals in our charge the best quality of life possible.
• Coordinates with supervisor on yearly goals and activities.
• Complies with all Drexel-required trainings and certifications.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Major in Wildlife Science, Biology, Zoology.
• Minimum of 1-2 years.
• Must pass Criminal Background check and Child Abuse Clearance check.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience or ability to learn specialized reporting software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating informal education programs.
• Experienced in public speaking and facilitation.
• Ability to interact with the public professionally and work well with people of all ages and abilities.
• Dependable; reliable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work some special events.
• Excitement and sense of passion around the natural sciences and learning with animals.
• Welcoming, positive outlook and a genuine love of the sciences is highly desirable.
• Patience and a good sense of humor are most appreciated.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands 25lbs
• Lifting demands 50lbs

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This is a Per Diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.