Residency Education Specialist

About the role

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Residency Education Specialist to join the education team at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. In this role, you’ll deliver engaging environmental education experiences to third-grade students through the Zoo’s Residency Program, inspiring curiosity and appreciation for the natural world while traveling to schools across Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on environmental education lessons focused on tropical rainforest ecosystems.
• Lead four-day residency programs at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and schools throughout Minnesota.
• Travel regularly across the state, including overnight trips to Greater Minnesota schools.
• Engage third-grade students through interactive, inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Support Como’s mission of making high-quality environmental education accessible statewide.
• Collaborate with educators and school staff to deliver impactful programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in formal or informal education settings.
• Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
  • Plant and animal handling
  • Early childhood development
  • Classroom or organizational group instruction

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• School-year schedule (September–May) with benefits.
• Opportunity to travel throughout Minnesota while making a meaningful impact on environmental education.

Additional Info

Job Function : Educational, Government
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