Conservation Education Interpreter​/Summer Camp Leader

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful work experience this summer? Join the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo as a seasonal full-time Conservation Education Interpreter and Summer Camp Leader
! In this role, you will spend March to mid-June as a Conservation Education Interpreter where you will prepare and present various education programs. These will include curriculum-based offerings to school groups, teachers, corporate groups, and leisure programming for various ages.

As school programs wrap up in mid-June through to August you will transition to a role as a Summer Camp Leader, creating and running a fun, engaging summer camp experience for a specific age/grade. Be part of inspiring the next generation of conservationists by joining our Conservation Education team!

We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

• Start Date:
  
  End of April 2026
• End Date:
  August 2026

• Deliver high quality, formal and informal programs at all age levels in an entertaining and engaging manner in both a virtual and on-site format
• Excellent, positive classroom management and group engagement for a variety of client types
• Research and write programs and activities as assigned
• Evaluate peers and programs and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain and upgrade resource materials
• Demonstrate initiative to improve programs and procedures, actively participate in department planning
• Incorporate conservation education messaging and activities into programming
• Work with multiple program coordinators on a range of program types
• Provide exceptional customer service to a variety of internal and external clients
• Provide program specific training to Zoo volunteers and seasonal education staff
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment for animals, visitors, and zoo staff
• Perform all duties in professional manner according to zoo policies and guidelines
• Complete all other duties as required, including interpretive programming with Education Department activities
• Research, plan and implement a week-long camp program including compelling stories, crafts, games and engaging activities to be run for 7 weeks during summer.
• Support before and after care programming team on a rotational basis.
• Evaluate the program layout and content based on program performance and adjust where necessary
• Provide leadership and guidance in a variety of activities for camp participants.
• Ensure the safety and appropriate supervision of all camp participants at all times.
• Model leadership and behavior management of campers.
• Establish and maintain strong rapport with camper’s parents, provide individualized feedback when necessary.
• Present engaging education programs and tours ensuring accuracy of information and the maintenance of the conservation message based on the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s mandate
• Adhere to organizational policies and guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment for campers, animals, visitors, and staff.
• Other related duties as required.

• At least 2 years background in Natural History, Zoology, Biology, recreation/leisure and/or education acquired via university, college or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with children/youth 5-14 years old; experience in a camp setting is preferred
• Valid Standard First Aid is required
• Ability to present information about nature and nature conservation in an entertaining and educational manner
• Experience leading tours, sing‑lows, games and activities, storytelling and/or presenting zoo education programs
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom management and student engagement
• Familiarity with the Alberta Curriculum of Studies is an asset
• Knowledge of the natural history of Alberta is an asset
• Knowledge related to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and its collection is an asset
• Demonstrable engaging oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrable commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Basic competency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Persons…