Conservation Teen Scientist (CTS) Coordinator

Job Description

Marketing Technology & Operations Manager | Miami Metrozoo

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at Miami Metrozoo, located in Miami, FL. Miami Metrozoo provides conservation messages and educational opportunities to public audiences, fostering engagement with wildlife preservation. This position is crucial for guiding and training young volunteers and leaders, ensuring the accurate delivery of important conservation information to the public.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Miami, FL

• Mission: To facilitate the guidance, training, and accurate dissemination of conservation messages by teen volunteers and leaders.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Volunteer Guidance: Provide direct guidance and mentorship to Conservation Teen Scientist (CTS) volunteers.
• Leader Support: Offer guidance and support to Conservation Teen Scientist (CTS) leaders.
• Content Accuracy: Ensure CTS volunteers consistently disseminate correct conservation information to public audiences.
• Volunteer Training: Lead and facilitate comprehensive training programs specifically for CTS volunteers.
• Leader Development: Conduct training sessions for CTS leaders, covering activities both on and off Zoo Miami premises.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational knowledge in youth program coordination, environmental education, or volunteer management.
• Experience: Experience providing guidance or training to groups, especially youth volunteers or leaders in an educational context.
• Skills:
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Program training and facilitation
• Content review for accuracy
• Public communication support
• Educational program coordination