What you'll do: - Serve as a Snowmazium Storyteller and Program Presenter for visitors in Zoomazium during WildLights!
- Provide WildLights event information to guests
- Oversee and provide activities and scheduled programs in Snowmazium
- Facilitate "snowball" battles
- Provide nightly scheduled storytelling utilizing props, drama and A/V system
- Provide assistance to Interpretive Engagements staff, Events staff and volunteers
- Assist in set up and closure of Zoomazium nightly including reporting statistics
When we’ll need you: - We are looking for multiple, part-time program presenters to support Wildlights which starts November 23, 2018 and runs through January 5, 2019.
- Wildlights runs 7 days a week with the exception of Dec 24th and 25th
- Training and orientation are expected to take place in mid-November
- Shifts will be scheduled from 4:45 - 9:15 pm
Who we're looking for: - Customer service oriented team-players who are excited to create a fun, warm and welcoming environment for all zoo visitors this holiday season.
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 present creative, mission driven programming
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be enthusiastic and customer service oriented and deal with clients in a courteous and professional manner. Enjoy working with the public including diverse populations and people of all ages
- Ability to work effectively as a team member, and independently with little supervision
- Possess general knowledge of zoology, ecology and conservation
- Flexibility in dealing with program delivery and changes in deadlines and operation protocol
- Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to handle education program animals and to become a WPZ certified animal presenter
- Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institutions’ Core Values
Want to know more? Read the full position description here: Program Instructor / Presenter Job Description APPLICATION DIRECTIONS Applications are only accepted online through our Jobs page at www.zoo.org; no other forms of application will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due prior to 12:00 AM on the posted Close date (i.e. by 11:59 PM the evening before). Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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. |
Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability or medical status including genetic information, and/or veteran’s status.
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