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The Raptor Center is seeking a Curator and Education Program Coordinator to join the Education Department. The primary role of this position is to curate TRC's collection of 25-28 raptor ambassadors to ensure their daily management, training, and work is aligned with a high level of behavioral and physical welfare. In association with managing the collection, this role is responsible for staff and volunteer handler training, and, in collaboration with the education director, some details of program delivery, including content and staff scheduling. This role will also lead the education team in developing and executing online and in-person professional training on ambassador management and training and responding to consultation requests.

Essential Duties
65% - Curation of ambassador bird collection and programming tools
Primary curation responsibility for the collection of TRC ambassador birds, including, but not limited to: managing bird husbandry, enrichment, training, medical care, record keeping, enclosure management and maintenance, and federal/state required reporting.
Oversee the maintenance of biofacts, equipment, and other resources used in educational programming.

25% - Coordinate the training of staff and volunteers in bird handling and training
Operational Support of Education programming.

Work with the education director to create and update programming content and standards for events, incorporating monitoring and evaluation for effectiveness
Oversee the summer camp program including training staff and collaborating with the education director to create program content
Coordinate program scheduling in collaboration with TRC's education program scheduler, manage employee schedules
Provide backup support as an education programmer or center tour host
Provide logistical support for the department as needed

5% - Professional training

5% - Lead the team in maintaining, developing, and implementing professional workshops and online trainings on ambassador care and training
Consult with raptor ambassador caretakers on training and management as requested
Other duties as assigned

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS plus at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least 6 years
At least 2 year's experience managing/training an ambassador animal collection
Experience with operant conditioning training techniques with an emphasis of positive reinforcement
Experience working with volunteers
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to create reports and presentations
Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Ability to lift 35 pounds
Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:
4 or more year's experience managing/training ambassador raptors
Experience handling eagles
Knowledge of raptor behavior, ecology, or other related field
Experience managing complex staff schedules

Pay Range:$26.44 - $27.88 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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