Santa Barbara Zoo

Join the fun, professional, and mission-driven Santa Barbara Zoo team! The Santa Barbara Zoo is seeking an experienced, hands-on, Director of Advancement with a positive outlook, tons of enthusiasm, and a successful fundraising track record. This individual will oversee all strategic fundraising efforts for the Zoo including major gifts, annual gifts, corporate gifts, grants, special events, direct mail, planned gifts, online giving, on-site giving, and other special giving programs. This is a regular, full time, exempt position. The qualified applicant must have a Bachelors degree and a minimum seven years of professional fundraising experience including a minimum of three years of management experience. Salary: $90K DOE; plus benefits. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Vice President of Community Relations, the Director of Advancement manages and is responsible for all aspects of the fundraising effort at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The Director of...

Immediate Opening! Are you.... Looking for a fun-filled Summer job? Join us for 10-weeks of fun and education, as you promote the Zoo and its mission through our award-winning Zoo Camp program! The Zoo Camp Educator collaborates with fellow staff to bring the best Environmental and Animal Science curriculum to all of our participants (ages 3-12 yo). You will form lifelong memories for program participants, running a variety of camps focusing on the environment, ecology, and conservation in a fun, creative, and hands-on manner. Requirements: Prior teaching experience in outdoor or informal learning settings teaching natural, chemical, or physical science. BA in Education, Environmental Studies, Life Sciences, Zoology, or Biology preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, outgoing, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and knows how to engage children in positive interactions and conversations. Must have active listening skills, sound...