Penguin

Coordinates activities of amusement park educational department to present educational scripts during animal performances: Reviews educational materials to gather information for scripts. Confers with animal trainer to verify format of performance, and writes script to coincide with performance, or reviews scripts prepared by department researchers for suggested changes in format. Prepares brochures containing information, such as time of performances, theme of performances, and map of park facilities. Reads reservation log to determine information, such as name of visiting groups, size of groups, and time of arrival. Greets visitors, passes out brochures, answers questions, and escorts visitors to site of performance. May introduce trainer to audience and present memorized script during performance over speaker system and be designated Narrator.

Personality Traits


Flexible: You're open to change and think variety is the spice of life.

Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Salary and Education


How much does a Program Coordinator make?

Nationally: ~ $68,000

Main education level: Bachelor's

source: US Dept of Labor


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