Guest Engagement Zoo Educator - Variable Part-Time

About the role

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations. DZCA honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect, and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do. The Guest Engagement Zoo Educators advances DZCA's mission and goals by delivering Guest Engagement public programming in Animal Experience areas, Conservation-based educational programs, and interpretive talks and presentations. This position facilitates experiences for diverse audiences and various group sizes visiting Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Our team is made up of passionate and diverse professionals dedicated to providing excellent care for our animals while creating meaningful experiences for our guests. If you're excited to contribute your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mission aligned learning through dynamic implementation of pre-written programs; welcome and speak with zoo guests, community members and diverse audiences; support and interpret conservation-based education programs; engage and encourage unstructured play and exploration in natural spaces.
• Facilitate pre-written, guest-facing programs in diverse program spaces throughout a full workday. Program areas may include public speaking for large and small groups, educating guests and maintaining safety in animal immersive spaces, and activating innovative conservation-based learning spaces.