Educator

Educating and assisting the public with all animal
related information including show presentation, school orientations, face to
face discussion and organizing of events.

Zoo
educators are responsible for teaching visitors about the animals kept at the
zoo and promoting conservation efforts.

Duties

Public Awareness about conservation, Eco systems and
Animal Welfare to promote conservation efforts and to enhance flora and fauna
protection. This exchange of information can be conducted formally (in lectures
and guided tours) or informally (answering questions)

Engage with school and visitors by providing information
about Emirates Park Zoo and its collection of animals.

Present live animal shows and education demonstrations
(in-situ programs) for the schools and visitors.

Interact with veterinarians, nutritionists,
Trainers, zoo keepers,
and other zoo staff to keep up to date with the latest happenings at the zoo
and its animals.

Contributing and conducting ex-situ Educational
presentations and exhibitions to increase public awareness/public knowledge and
interesting about flora and fauna by opening floor for them to be a link to
conserve animals. (That may involve bringing and handling live animals.)

Preparing educational materials for presentations. These
items may include posters, brochures, banners, workbooks, and other handouts.

Handle guest concerns and resolve problems in a manner
that is polite, helpful and accurate

Answer questions, provide accurate information and
interaction with visitors in a manner that is welcoming and encourages repeat
visits.

Engage with Volunteers and Interns of EPZ to achieve Zoo
goals.

If needed involved with producing videos, taking photos,
and creating multimedia presentations used to promote the zoo and its programs.

Educate people to give correct foods for Animals to keep
them healthy and also conducting Educators Talk about Animals and Conservation
to interact with the guests.(This involves Engaging with staff stations in
Petting zoo area, Monkey area, Giraffe area, Animal Paradise and Domestic area)

Provide experiences for visitors to enable them to make
choices about their impact upon the Environment. (Both positive and negative).

If needed help with any emergency incidents relevant to
Animals and People.

Requirements

Education Qualifications and training

Bachelor’s degrees in Natural Sciences, education,
communications, zoology, biology, animal science, or a related field.

Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to adapt
to audiences of different ages and learning abilities.

1.       Ability to work outside in
all weather conditions and to stand and maintain alertness for long periods of
time.

2.       Self Confidence

3.       Excellent customer service
skills and teamwork

4.       Punctuality, Professional
appearance and manner at all times.

5.       Ability to understand and
follow written and verbal instructions.

6.       Able to work a
flexible/changing schedule and daily assigned responsibilities. Some evening,
weekend, holiday work may be required.

7.       No
allergic conditions to animals.

Benefits