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Data Collector 

Description

The Audience Research team, housed in the zoo's Learning and Innovation Department, is seeking to hire one part-time, limited duration Data Collector who will support the zoo's visitor research and evaluation projects. This position will primarily assist with data collection and data entry. The Data Collector will play a front-line role, inviting zoo visitors to participate in surveys, interviews and other forms of data gathering. You are an ideal candidate if you are a friendly, effective communicator who is comfortable approaching and engaging diverse audiences to participate in a variety of feedback opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Approach and invite diverse groups of zoo visitors to participate in visitor research and evaluation activities.
  • Implement data collection strategies with visitors, such as user-testing, surveys, observations and interviews.
  • Perform data entry using MS Excel or SPSS software.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to adhere to designated research protocols to collect visitor data.
  • Conversational proficiency in another language such as Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese or Amharic a plus.
  • Interest in social sciences, evaluation, visitor research, psychology or other related field a plus.
  • Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Must be able to work with customized databases and technology.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Familiarity or experience collecting social science data such as surveys, interviews or observations is preferred.
  • Previous experience in an informal learning setting or in evaluation is preferred, but not required.
  • College level courses in social science, psychology, or evaluation a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends or early evening. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical office environment and/or outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Req Number LEA-19-00012  
EOE Statement 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.
 

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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