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Community & Campaign Coordinator

 

DUBLIN ZOO holds the prestigious position of being ‘Ireland’s leading Fee-Paying Family Attraction’ welcoming in excess of 1.1 million visitors each year.

 Our purpose is to save wildlife and inspire a passion for nature – one person, one family at a time.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic Community & Campaign Coordinator to work within our Conservation Education Department to support Dublin Zoo in reaching its conservation education strategic objectives.

They will be responsible for developing and delivering community outreach programmes, on-site visitor engagement activities and coordinating our social action campaigns in line with Dublin Zoo’s Conservation Education Masterplan.

 Candidates must hold a third level qualification in community/youth work, education, science, conservation or a related field. They should have a good knowledge of conservation, environmental education or similar. Experience of engaging with underrepresented communities and related stakeholders is essential, as well as knowledge and experience of identifying leaner outcomes and developing learning activities to meet these outcomes.

 The successful candidate will be committed to inclusivity and building participation, with an ability to empathise with the life experiences of people from a range of backgrounds and communities. They must possess excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence, enthuse and engage others.

A full driving licence and access to a car is essential. This role will require some weekend work, particularly during our peak visitation periods, and occasional evening work.