Education Assistant
Callaway Resort & Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA, USA
Posted on Dec 23, 2025
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Presentation of formal and informal educational programming to scheduled school groups and Callaway
Gardens day guests. - Serve as secondary point-of-contact to school group affiliates when Education Coordinator is offsite.
- Be onsite and present in-person, as scheduled, to lead and/or assist with operations and programming presentations for school groups.
- Provide daily husbandry to animal ambassadors in accordance with policies established by Manager.
- Handle and present live animal ambassadors in accordance with handling policies established by Manager.
- Responsible for completion of various operational procedures, such as the opening and closing of facilities, when onsite.
- Attend all required host meetings and trainings.
- Wear issued uniform and adhere to dress code.
- Communicate effectively, warmly, honestly, and respectfully with all hosts and guests.
- All other duties as specified during staff training and onboarding.
- Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.
Qualificiations:
- Bachelor of Science degree in biology, wildlife sciences, ecology, or another closely related field is preferred.
- Experience in the presentation of conservation-based educational programming is strongly preferred.
- Must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work effectively with children and adults, as well as people of all ages and abilities.
- Completion of a background check & valid driver’s license.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, and work outside in extreme weather conditions such as, but not limited to heat, cold, rain & wind.
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
- A passion for cleaning and customer service.
Behavioral Requirements:
- Able to project Callaway’s wholesome image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
- Must put SAFETY first while ensuring guest receives a memorable experience.
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
- Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
- Must be willing to constantly improve.
- Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
- Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating, helping co-workers, and working across various departments.
- Must adapt to changes easily.
- Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must show appreciation to others.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.
- Self-supervised and disciplined to prioritize and complete workload on a timely basis.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of teams above own interests; inspires trust of others.