Learning Coordinator - Registration & Operations (Temporary)

TITLE: Learning Coordinator - Registration & Operations (Temporary)

SALARY: $31.89 per hour

$31.89 - $36.43 per hour is the pay range for this job classification. Every employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale, on first appointment, will receive the first step of the salary range for the position, which is $31.89. Temporary staff are not eligible to earn more than the Step 1 rate, which may be adjusted annually per the contract. 

OPENING DATE: 1/22/26

CLOSING DATE: 2/13/26 (May close sooner if a sufficient number of applications are received.)

JOB TYPE & FLSA: Temporary, FLSA Non-Exempt

UNION: Represented

OPENINGS: 1

LOCATION: Onsite only 

DEPARTMENT: Conservation & Learning Impacts

 

This position is anticipated to start 03/01/2026 and end 11/01/2026.

This role is expected to work 32 hours per week. The anticipated scheduled is Thursday - Sunday, this may change based on operational need. (At least one weekend day is required.)

 

HOW DO YOU ZOO?

More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.

 

WHO YOU ARE

As our new Learning Coordinator, we know you will be successful in this role because you:

• Have a Mind for Logistics: You are able to perform logistical support duties, including booking and organizing rooms and resources, registering participants, processing payments, schedule activities, and maintaining records and databases.
• Are Technologically Inclined: You enjoy creating online program registration portals and overseeing registration processes, including website navigation, payment processing, system maintenance, and creating rosters and reports.
• Are an Enthusiastic Storyteller: You are excited to present an array of engaging programming to audiences of all ages, both virtually and in-person, on and off zoo grounds, independently or in collaboration with zoo staff or volunteers.
• Enjoy Data and Analysis: Assisting in the evaluation of the impact of programs, curricula, activities, and projects is a task that excites you. You are ready to collect, organize, and analyze data, prepare reports as needed, and are happy to collaborate with evaluation team members to develop and implement evaluation plans and apply evaluation findings to improve program outcomes.

 

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project teams or content areas as directed.
• Assist as directed in evaluating the impact of programs, curricula, activities, and projects.
• Research, organize, and analyze data, preparing reports, articles, blog posts, and other narratives as needed.
• Perform logistical support duties to include booking and organizing rooms, resources, and registration of participants, schedule activities, and maintain records and databases.
• Provide feedback on curriculum, program, and activities; identify and recommend policy and process improvements to department leadership.
• Develop agendas and facilitate inclusive participation in meetings, building consensus, resolving conflicts, and capturing notes as appropriate.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Washington State Driver’s License
• Experience working in an informational education organization, such as: zoo, aquarium, museum, camp, or park

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) or more years of experience in developing, coordinating, delivering, or evaluating engaging, inclusive experiences, trainings, or programs for a variety of audiences; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training.
• Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.
• Ability to develop programs and experiences that center on diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Ability to effectively present information to zoo management, public groups, donors, volunt