Informal Educator - Classroom and Overnight Programs [Part-Time]

Job Description

Job Description

Informal Educator-Classroom and Overnight Programs

Collaborate with a passionate Zoo Crew in San Antonio

Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the place you choose to work at will support and guide you. With a diversity of passionate people, San Antonio Zoo is a place where you can collaborate with others securing a future for wildlife.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Join a team charged with inspiring guests to secure a future for wildlife through mission-based zoo programs! Informal Educators are enthusiastic ambassadors responsible for conducting fun and educational programs that inspire people to love, engage, act for, and protect animals and the places they live. Programs include, but are not limited to, school classroom presentations, day and evening tours, overnights, day camps and various adult and family programs and self-guided tours. Informal Educators carefully convey conservation messages and zoo stories in a relatable way that is appropriate for participants.

As an Informal Educator for Classroom Zoo Programs & Overnights, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people in San Antonio. Here, you will make an impact by :

• Deliver engaging, inspiring, accurate and creative programming to a diverse range of zoo guests during child only, adult only and family-oriented programing.
• Lead, support and interpret age-appropriate presentations, activities, games and zoo tours.
• Become knowledgeable about program topics, effective delivery methods, and group management.
• Effectively communicate and model appropriate conservation messages and zoo initiatives to participants.
• Become proficient in small animal handling and presentations, in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitor location, safety and wellbeing of all participants attending the program.
• Become familiar with and maintain current knowledge and status of the zoo’s plants, animals, operations and conservation initiatives.
• Attend and complete all San Antonio Zoo scheduled meetings, training, and professional development opportunities, as required.
• Take responsibility for program material set-up and clean up (e.g. arranging furniture, prepping craft supplies, food items).
• Upholds all company policies as outlined in the Zoo Standard Operating Procedures, SA Zoo Team Member Handbook, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Scheduling for this position is flexible; availability to work a minimum of 2 scheduled programs per month required. Scheduling is posted ~2 weeks prior and prompt availability communication is essential.
• Consistently exhibit an attitude of service inside and outside of the zoo, showing hospitality to all.
• Be fully committed to the mission of San Antonio Zoo to create awareness that inspires action to care for the wild world we steward and animals we protect.

Other Responsibilities :

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, the San Antonio Zoo recommends the following skills / qualifications :

The San Antonio Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. San Antonio Zoo will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.