Come join us for the summer at the Great Plains Zoo as a Seasonal Educator – Interpreter! This position helps continue our organization’s mission by engaging with our guests in a variety of ways. You will be providing golf cart tours to guests, interacting with our guests at exhibits and during events, and supervising some of our teen volunteers as they provide guest interaction throughout the zoo.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Giving an interpretive tour of the zoo while safely driving a golf cart and engaging with tour guests by answering questions and personalizing the information shared.
- Assisting with various tasks during zoo events, including set-up, tear-down, and crowd control.
- Supporting JZK participants as they present daily Bookworms storybook programs.
- Overseeing teens as they present informal education opportunities on zoo grounds, including artifact carts and conservation activities.
- Maintaining appropriate supervision and safety for all program participants and guests.
- Providing outstanding guest service to program participants and zoo guests.
- Communicating professionally and positively with guests, staff, volunteers, and others.
Time Commitment
Interpreters will be scheduled for 5- to 8-hour days, Sunday-Saturday. Schedules may vary but will start no earlier than 8 a.m. and end no later than 7 p.m. Interpreters must commit to one Saturday or Sunday in May for training and must be available for most of the summer season (June 3 – Aug. 20).
Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be willing and able to work the schedule listed above.
- Previous experience providing tours, informal education, or other interpretation is preferred.
- Previous experience working with teens is a plus.
- The ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
- Maturity, sound judgment and good decision-making skills.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, be able to lift 25 lbs., and be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Must provide proof of a negative TB test.
We are hiring to fill two openings of this position.