Part Time Educator

Description 

The Part-Time Educator is responsible for presenting educational information to visitors at the Zoo’s animal habitats, events, programs, animal experiences, and interpretive Discovery Stations. They also assist with animal encounters for summer programs. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Facilitate conversations and brief presentations for guests to help them learn about Zoo New England's animals, conservation efforts, and mission, and about how guests can help. 

• Act as a goodwill guide by answering visitor questions. 

• Provide excellent customer service and positive interactions with all Zoo guests and employees. 

• Facilitate guest interactions through regularly scheduled chats, as well as facilitate hands-on activities and biofact exploration as part of Discovery Stations.  

• Assist with education programs as needed, including events, animal experiences, and summer camp. 

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, interns, and also work independently on projects and presentations. 

• Assume other duties as assigned by the Education Manager. 

Minimum Job Requirements 

• 18 years or older 

• Available to work 28 hours per week (7 hours/day) including Saturday and/or Sunday 

• Ability to address groups of all ages and aptitudes 

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to ZNE customers, clients, and employees 

• Excellent oral presentation skills 

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to work well with Zoo staff and project partners.   

• A strong desire to deliver ZNE’s messages, mission, and goals to our visitors 

• Reliable transportation to and from work 

• Willingness to spend long periods of time outdoors 

• Ability to navigate over uneven terrain in all weather. 

• Must pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check 

• Must agree to abide by all Zoo New England regulations concerning safety and conduct 

Preferred Job Requirements 

• Previous experience working with children 

• Previous exhibit interpretation experience 

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply 

• Preferred candidates are usually enrolled in an undergraduate program or studies in zoology, education, biology, or a related field, or they have related life experience 

• Current CPR / First Aid certification 

Hours, Location, and Term of Appointment 

Hours:  8:30am-4:00pm weekdays, 9:00am-4:30pm weekends, 4 days/week including Saturday and/or Sunday 

Location: Franklin Park Zoo 

Term: April – October

Salary: $17.25/hr