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Position
Title:
Program
Interpreter
Department:
Education
Reports
to:
Education Naturalist
FLSA
Status:
Non-exempt/Hourly
Pay
Rate:
$12.20/hour
Posting:
Applications are now being accepted for Program Interpreter
in the Education Department at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
There are two, seasonal, part-time positions to be filled at
this time.
Summary:
This position is responsible for presenting animal
encounters and other public programming at a variety of locations,
which may include the Tropical Rain Forest’s jaguar and
flamingo exhibits.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: include the
following:
- Ensure
that all programmed activities scheduled take place on
time and run smoothly.
- Provide
regularly scheduled educational programming, including
animal encounters, interpretation or leading activities
in the jaguar/flamingo exhibits and on zoo grounds.
- Periodically
conduct programming tied to special events.
- Collect
program attendance and provide statistics.
- Provide
daily maintenance check of program props, structures, etc.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Ability
to work a flexible schedule required. Weekend and night
work may be required.
- Experience
handling mammals, reptiles and arthropods strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated
excellent teaching/presentation/public speaking ability.
- Enthusiastic
and customer-service oriented. Ability to handle a variety
of customer service issues.
- Ability
to work effectively as a team member, and independently
with little supervision.
- Knowledge
of the zoo, zoology, biology, ecology and conservation.
- Strong
organizational skills.
- Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institution’s
Core Values.
Education/Experience:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college in the field of
wildlife biology, drama, theater or related field; or a minimum of two years
experience in theater, drama, interpretation or related field and/or related
life experiences and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience. Knowledge of wildlife conservation issues preferred.
Physical
Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds when lifting
objects, props, etc.
Work
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to outside
weather conditions, while providing presentations 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: Program
Interpreter
Fax: 206-548-1538
Email: hr@zoo.org
US Mail:
Human Resources
Woodland Park Zoo
601 North 59th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Application
Deadline: Open
until filled
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