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Position
Title:
Education
Assistant, African Beading
Department:
Education
Reports
to:
Supervisor, Education Programs
FLSA
Status:
Non-exempt/Hourly
Pay
Rate:
$9.00/hour
Posting:
Applications are now being accepted for Education
Assistant, African Beading, in the Education Department at
Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There is one hourly, seasonal,
part-time position to be filled at this time.
Summary:
Responsible for the operation of “Upapi” seasonal
visitor experience that runs May 1-September 30, 2008. Upapi
means “beading” in Swahili. In this program, visitors
make beaded bracelets to support the zoo’s conservation
projects in Africa.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: include the
following:
- Ensure
that programs take place on time and run smoothly.
- Provide
educational and African cultural information for visitors
including very young children and their caregivers.
- Sell
beading materials and assist with bracelet assembly.
- Collect
program statistics and deliver to the Public Programs Coordinator
in a timely manner.
- Provide
daily maintenance check of Upapi program materials. If
needed, concerns/questions to the Public Programs Coordinator.
- Responsible
for monitoring cash bag, accepting fees, and making change.
- Set-up,
organize and arrange any necessary equipment.
- Minimum
of 18 years old.
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Possess
a professional, customer service-oriented demeanor.
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work successfully as a team member and independently.
- Enjoy
working with the public and serving a diverse population.
- Good
cash handling skills.
- Reliable
and punctual attendance habits.
- Ability
to provide high-quality customer service to a variety of
customers.
- Ability
to work a seasonal, non-standard/flexible schedule, which
may include weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institution’s
Core Values.
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one
to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience in customer service,
beadwork, and/or cash handling. First-hand experience with
African people, habitats, and culture especially beading and
wildlife conservation issues desired, but not required.
Physical
Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand and walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
sit, use hands to finger or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds when lifting objects of African
art, program props, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to outside
weather conditions, while providing presentation to Zoo visitors. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate.
How
To Apply:
Woodland
Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a
policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including
race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability,
veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
<No Phone Calls Please>
Our
Application for Employment is available below in
two formats:
- Online
Fill out the online application (which allows you to attach your cover letter
and resume) and submit electronically.
- Portable
Document Format
Print and send the application along with a Cover Letter and Resume via U.S.
mail or fax. If you experience difficulty downloading the PDF document you
can obtain the necessary software (Adobe Acrobat Reader) here.
Attn: Education
Assistant, African Beading
Fax: 206-548-1538
Email: hr@zoo.org
US Mail:
Human Resources
Woodland Park Zoo
601 North 59th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Application
Deadline: Ongoing interviews and hiring - apply now!
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