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Job Description - Part Time Educator

Description 


The Part-Time Educator is responsible for presenting educational information to visitors at the Zoo’s animal habitatsevents, programsanimal experiencesand interpretive Discovery StationsThey 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 


 


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