Organization: Utah's Hogle Zoo
Hours: 30-40 p/week
Duties: Seasonal Education staff are an integral part of the Zoo’s public education and interpretive programs. Staff members will perform both formal and informal programs about wildlife and conservation topics. In some cases, team members may participate with special events. For interested employees there will be opportunities to develop and facilitate formal education programs.
Qualifications:
- Effective public speaking and ability to initiate play with children of all ages are essential functions of the job.
- Both bio-facts (animal artifacts) and live animals will be used in programs. Training is provided for necessary animal handling. Eco-Explorers must have the ability to acquire a working knowledge of plants, animals, conservation, and interpretive techniques. Additionally, Eco-Explorers must be customer service oriented and demonstrate a high level of energy and enthusiasm when interacting with Zoo guests, co-workers, and volunteers.
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have at least one year of college. Interested applicants should understand the role of zoos in the worldwide conservation movement and their value in protecting wildlife and wild lands.
- Applicants must be able to work a varying schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, evenings some overnights and in all weather conditions. This job also requires standing for long periods of time.
- Verification of a current, negative tuberculosis and drug test is a pre-employment qualification for this position. Criminal background checks will be conducted.
Please send resume and cover letter, by March 7, to:
Rebekah Egbert
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Visitor Experience Coordinator
2600 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT84108
Email: regbert@hoglezoo.org
All interns are expected to maintain a high-quality work ethic as they would with any other employer.
