Bachelor's degree in education, biology, environmental science, conservation, museum studies, or a related field required; master's degree preferred; •Minimum seven years of progressive experience in informal science, environmental, or conservation education, including three years supervising staff; experience at an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium preferred; •Demonstrated success designing, delivering, and evaluating programs for diverse audiences, and mentoring staff, interns, and volunteers; •Working knowledge of the AZA Core Competencies for Conservation Education, interpretive best practices, behavior change approaches, and program evaluation; •Demonstrated skill in interpretive planning, writing, and delivery, including training staff and volunteers to deliver engaging guest interpretation; •Track record of growing earned revenue programs and managing budgets, with experience contributing to grant proposals and reports; •Proven ability to build partnerships with schools, community organizations, and conservation partners; •Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the confidence to represent the Aquarium to donors, media, and the public; •Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn registration, ticketing, and database systems; •Exquisite attention to detail, and attitude of personal accountability; •Valid driver's license and ability to travel to offsite programs and events. The Director sets the vision for how the Aquarium inspires guests, students, and the Western New York Community to understand, value, and act on behalf of wildlife and aquatic ecosystems, leading education programs, guest interpretation, and community engagement, and sharing leadership of the Aquarium's conservation program with the Director of Zoological Operations.