Educator

What You Get To Do

• Enthusiastically represents the park by displaying a positive attitude, high energy level, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Help educate park guests, school groups, camp participants and private groups about animal conservation.
• Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and represent animal programs effectively while creating reservations for in-park animal programs.
• Demonstrates flexible group leadership, and deliver high profile animal programs.
• Maintains and enforces the safety of guests and animal exhibits throughout the park.
• Conduct informative and fact-based animal presentations and interact with guests of all ages.
• Conduct guided tours for public guests and private groups to include VIP tours and PR groups.
• Teach Education Programs, including Field Trips, Camps, and Sleepovers and Group Camp.
• Aid guests, including sales of animal programs.
• In-Park and Off-Site Skype and Outreach programming.
• Conduct teacher workshops.
• Represent department and market education programs at In-Park and Off-Site events.
• Monitor guest and animal safety.

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Development, Biology, Zoology and/or related college coursework preferred.
• 3 months of coaching, teaching, or camp counselor experience.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for the environment with our guests.
• Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and ability to speak knowledgably about park programs.
• Able to engage, motivate and interact with children and adults.
• Proficient in talking on a microphone to large crowds of guests.
• Able to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements to include, but not limited to, passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.
• Comfortable being evaluated and accepting feedback.
• Able to respond quickly to safety issues and practice safe working habits.
• Able to work in varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid- and closing shifts; nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to maintain composure and objectivity in all situations when interacting with guests.
• Able to follow all park and departmental policies and procedures.
• Able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Able to lift, push and pull 25 pounds.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift.
• Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.

The perks of the position

• FREE park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.