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Pay Range : To maintain internal equity, we have identified the pay range for this position at the Oakland Zoo as $23.18 to $24.50 per hour. An offer within this range will be determined by the experience and qualifications of a candidate and will be our best and final compensation offer. This is a seasonal position; there are no benefits or paid time off.

Applications are due by April 1, 2025

Position Summary

ZooCamp is a summer day camp program for kids entering grades K-8th Grade, run by the Learning & Engagement Department at the Oakland Zoo. ZooCamp Instructors play a huge role in setting the tone for camp and will be assigned a different age group each week of the summer. This role involves teaching curriculum, leading activities, supervising campers, and ensuring the overall well-being of all participants. Instructors report directly to the ZooCamp Director.

ZooCamp Mission Statement :

ZooCamp is a space where life is celebrated and nurtured. We respect the diversity of life we find reflected in our people, our plants, and our animals.

Our goal at ZooCamp is to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment in which campers and staff alike develop and practice our skills of communication, compassion, and scientific thinking. Through hands-on exploration, play, and community building campers will deepen their connections to themselves, each other, and our natural world.

Dates :

• Mandatory Staff Training May 20-23 and May 27-30
• S1 (A) : Monday-Friday, June 2-6
• S2 (B) : Monday-Friday, June 9-13
• S3 (A) : Monday-Friday, June 16-20
• S4 (B) : Monday-Friday, June 23-27

No camp week of July 4

Priority will be given to candidates who can work all summer.

Hours : M-F, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm with 1-2 weeks required OT for aftercare (1 OT hour / day)

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Who We Are

Oakland Zoo (managed by The Conservation Society of California) is an award-winning facility stretching 100 acres and overlooking the city of Oakland atop the hills of beautiful Knowland Park. Our mission is to deepen connections with animals, save wildlife, and inspire champions for the natural world. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Zoo is part of the largest conservation organization in the nation. Our employees take PRIDE in our values of being Positive, Respectful, Inquisitive, Driven and Effective members of a team who places the care of our animals, stewardship of the natural environment, and the experience of our guests at the forefront of all that we do.

Oakland Zoo's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access

We believe that all people should have safe access to the Zoo and culturally relevant and responsive experiences with our staff, programs, and curriculum. Oakland Zoo is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and valued for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race, and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture of continuous learning and improvement toward a vision of equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community in which we exist and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.

The Conservation Society of California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, QAOV status, or other characteristics protected by law. The Conservation Society of California also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Oakland Zoo participates in E-Verify to verify work authorization.