For an education position with an NGO, our vacant position is probably one of the more interesting available in HK, with the chance to work with live animals, the rescue center, globally important projects, and expert conservation biologists and animal keepers.

Major responsibilities

• Organise educational activities and collaborate with other environmental NGOs;
• Develop interpretive and artistic content of public exhibit displays;
• Develop Facebook stories to promote the work of the department and KFBG and assist the Live Education Displays section with weekly Animal Keeper talks;
• Handle media approaches related to the department work;
• Coordinate the public Night Walk Programme supporting animal experts;
• Develop the connections with nature theme for animal encounters activities;
• Develop educational resources and animal story signage for rescued wildlife;
• Handle general administrative duties in support of the education programmes;
• Provide interpretation service for KFBG visitors and schools;
• Train and manage the outreach volunteer team;
• Budget preparation for the department’s education programme;
• Manage and develop the animal photo library;
• Sit on the Holistic Education Forum at KFBG.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of KFBG;
• Excellent command of English and Cantonese (written, spoken and in presentation). Fluency in Putonghua would be an advantage;
• Degree holder in education in Biological Science, Education, or related discipline;
• At least 3 years working experience in education and/ or community education programmes;
• Proficient in MS office, photo/ video editing and graphic design;
• Experience in managing social media content;
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively with diverse groups;
• Computer literate, Word, Excel, Powerpoint;
• Passion for nature;
• Physically fit for frequent outdoor work and willing to work on Saturdays/Sundays and public holidays (for education activities);
• Valid Type I or II driving license an advantage.

Application Method

Interested parties, please send your CV with current / last salary, expected salary and availability, together with a cover letter to the People & Culture Department, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong or via email at pnc@kfbg.org