Join Our Team

Duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as an educator for programs both on and off-site, as needed, scheduled by the Director or Assistant Director of Education
• Assist in maintenance of all outreach animal travel carriers and other Education Department equipment
• Ensure all handling and transport of animals is conducted in a safe and comfortable manner
• Participate in special events for/at the Zoo
• Develop relationships with outreach animals
• Research habitat, history and other information related to outreach animals
• Help develop enrichment activities for outreach animals
• Staff booths, fairs and other community events to promote Education Department programs
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean work environment
• Assist in drafting and reviewing of educational signage for Zoo exhibits
• Assist in providing photos/testimonials to be used for marketing purposes

Requirements:

• At least (1) year of previous zookeeping/animal care experience OR at least (1) year of working closely with children (in a zoological, school, or after-school setting, etc.)
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a CORI/SORI
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Flexibility in scheduling

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, zoology, education, or a related field

Job Types: Per Diem

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Interested candidates should apply on Indeed. Inquiries submitted via phone or email will not be considered.