Guest Engagement Educator (Part Time)

Position Duties & Essential Functions

• Enhances the guest experience by initiating conversations, answering questions, and educating about the animals.
• Implements inclusive teaching strategies, modifies interpretation styles, and incorporates learning models to provide a successful learning experience for all audiences.
• Showcases ability to work autonomously by pivoting during animal and guest encounters and using best judgement to make decisions regarding safety.
• Maintains a general understanding of the animal collection, conservation projects and sustainability initiatives to effectively communicate appropriate conservation messaging to audiences.
• Embraces a variety of teaching and learning styles as appropriate for each engagement.
• Maintains a positive disposition and practices active listening during visitor interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• EXPERIENCE: Previous interpretation or other informal education experience welcomed. Previous zoo, aquarium, or museum related experience welcomed.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and audio-visual equipment.
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have valid driver’s license. Can move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Assistance depending upon task. Must be willing to become CPR/First-Aid certified. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overnight/evening hours, in all weather extremes. Must pass a background and drug screening.