Summer Zoo Teen Supervisor

Essential Job Functions 

The Summer ZooTeen Supervisor will assist with the overall supervision and execution of the summer ZooTeen program, a program that exposes youth from the City of Boston to viable career opportunities in zoology, conservation, and education fields. The Summer ZooTeen Supervisor provides quality educational support, mentorship, and career guidance to teens between the ages of 14-18 for a seven-week educational summer employment program under the direction of the Youth Programs Manager at Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo. 

ZooTeen Supervisors will attend orientation on Monday June 22nd and  work up to 30 hours a week between June 24th and August 24, 2026.  

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Cultivate professional relationships with ZooTeen Department Supervisors and other staff at the Franklin Park Zoo 

• Implement ZooTeen policies and procedures 

• Review schedules, ZooTeen workshop materials, and important prior correspondence with Zoo departments 

• Complete programmatic trainings, including i.e. interpretation, presentation/facilitation, and mentorship and coaching 

• Lead and co-facilitate professional development workshops for summer ZooTeens 

• Provide evaluation, coaching, and feedback to ZooTeens on performance and advocate for their needs and interests 

• Provide guidance and direction to participants as it relates to their job function 

• Follow-up with ZooTeens about completing appropriate paperwork, surveys, and weekly timesheets 

• Assist with the overall supervision of the ZooTeen Program 

• Coordinate and co-supervise activities and special field trips with partner organizations 

• All other duties pertaining to the ZooTeen program as assigned by the Youth Programs Manager 

Minimum Job Requirements 

• A self-motivated individual with excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills 

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment  

• Experience working with youth ages 14-18 from the City of Boston 

• Experience with administrative tasks 

• Applicants must be interested in working with youth, be outgoing, creative, and energetic 

• Able to act as a role model for ZooTeens 
   

Preferred Job Requirements 

• Student working toward their Bachelor's degree in education, STEAM fields, or environmental science 

• Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole 

SuccessLink Leaders will be paid $20 per hour and can work for a maximum of 30 hours per week. This position is completely funded by the Department of Youth Engagement and Employment’s SuccessLink Youth Employment Program. 
All candidates must be a full-time resident of the City of Boston and must be at least 19 years old & cannot turn 25 years of age on or before September 1, 2026 – no exceptions.