Events Coordinator

Job description: Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead. We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic candidate with a passion for the natural world, the Education department umbrellas many different sub categories which offer self-development in each area. Areas include: School workshops, Animal Talks, Animal Encounters, Wildlife programmes, Social Media and Marketing, Events, Visitor services and our Retail Store. The ideal candidate will be willing to develop themselves, contribute ideas, be able to work alone and as a team. Role Requirements: -
To assist the Education Conservation Manager in their role in delivering our conservation message and education strategy - To provide excellent customer service to all visitors to the wildlife park - To deliver excellent educational workshops to schools - Be a confident public speaker and deliver presentations to all audiences - Deliver animal encounters to a high standard and follow protocols - To ensure that visitor areas are well maintained - To manage visitor admissions, gift shop sales and other visitor product sales on a day to day basis - Be self-driven and develop skills in all areas within the Education department Main Tasks and Duties: - Delivering education talks and encounters - Delivering education workshops and tours to Schools and other education groups visiting the wildlife park - Delivering our conservation and sustainability message - Ensuring the welfare of our animals, staff and visitors is maintained at a high standard - Assisting the Education and
Events Coordinator with interpretation and event preparation - Have excellent customer service skills for taking visitor admissions and gift shop sales - Keeping visitors' area tidy and presentable

Minimum hourly wage

Generous Holiday Pay Plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata /Local Government Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Various Staff Benefits

Education, Training

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