What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Coordinator position at City of St. Paul?
About the Position
Join us! Como Park Zoo and Conservatory education team is hiring two positions - a Residency Education Coordinator and a Public Engagement Education Coordinator.
Our education team cultivates engaging experiences that spark curiosity, appreciation, and action for our natural world. Education Coordinators perform professional work planning and implementing designated educational and enrichment programs for formal and informal learning environments.
Here’s what you can expect to do in these positions:
Residency Education Coordinator
- This position is part-time, 32 hours per week from August to May, starting its initial season in September 2024 and running for nine months through May. This position manages the high-impact Residency Program at Como
- - a structured four-day educational experience with both Como’s plants and animals. The program is designed to be accessible and free for both metro-area and Greater Minnesota students and alternates locations between Como and schools.
- This is a 40-hour-per-week, year-round position.
- This position coordinates the Como CARES Public Engagement programming. The CARES Team provides programs for all Minnesotans with a focus on reaching underserved populations through free and accessible onsite programming, virtual programming, and community outreach and engagement.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience working in formal or informal educational settings with at least two of the four years of experience working in one or more of the following areas: teaching in an early childhood development setting, teaching in a school or organizational group setting, coordinating interpretative programming in a recreational setting.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
A combination of education and experience to equal 8 years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload or submit the following documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A resume and cover letter
- - optional
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. 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.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check, medical examination, and driver's license check as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
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. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance