Salary : $85,467.20 – $109,699.20 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-04126
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: 9/25/2023 11:59 PM Central
General Duty Statement
Join our Como Park Zoo and Conservatory leadership team to build a dynamic, high-energy, and inclusive work environment that fosters support and teamwork.
Description of work
- Education programming: Responsible for public in decisions about educational programs like classes for kids, camps, family activities, and classes for adults and seniors. Understanding of ROADMAP (Reaching Our Audience by Developing Mission-Aligned Program) Framework to ensure programming meets the needs of the community.
- Conservation: Lead and oversee the organization’s efforts in coordinating and monitoring the zoo’s conservation strategy.
- Public engagement: Lead and coordinate grant funded programming involving the general public in decision-making to ensure diverse perspectives of the community are considered.
- Leadership: Responsible for providing visionary leadership, guiding teams towards shared goals, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of theEducation and Conservation Curator job description
Benefits
The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefitspackage including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
For over one hundred years, Como Park has played a vital role in meeting the recreational needs of residents of Saint Paul and surrounding communities. The original vision was to create an outdoor haven for the area’s urban population and provide a wide variety of free or reasonably priced recreational activities, services, and educational opportunities for all park visitors.
Today Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is operated by the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department. The zoo features a seal island, a large cat exhibit, a variety of aquatic life, primates, birds, African hoofed animals, and a world class polar bear exhibit.
Find out more here about the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory here.
Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education, or a related science field.
- Six (6) years of experience in education with at least two (2) years in non-formal education and two (2) years demonstrated experience with animal handling and/or animal management.
- Two (2) years experience as an Education Coordinator or a supervisor is required.
- No substitution for education.
By Closing Date, you MUST
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
Selection Process Information
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire and resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
General Information
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position will require a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail:
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education, or a related science field.
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- No
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Are you able to work a flexible schedule to include occasional evening and weekend programs and events?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe your professional experience with program management, to include creation, development, and execution. Please be specific and provide examples. (500 words or less)
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Describe your experience and/or knowledge on animal ambassadors and animal welfare in formal and non formal education programs? (500 words or less)
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Please describe your experience delivering interpretive programming and/or instruction in a professional setting. Please be specific and provide examples. (500 words or less)
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Describe your experience in building inclusive relationships and teams. Please share how you inspire others to work towards a shared vision. Include innovative ways you work to foster collaboration, trust, and team building. (500 words or less)
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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