What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Engagement Educator (Part Time) position at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium?
GUEST ENGAGEMENT EDUCATOR (PART-TIME)
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DEPARTMENT
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Conservation/Education
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CLASSIFICATION
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Non-Exempt
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REPORTS TO
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Animal Engagement Supervisor
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DIRECT REPORTS
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N/A
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| STARTING PAY | $15.50/Hour |
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Guest Engagement Educator delivers educational content to our guests as they visit animal encounter opportunities throughout the Zoo. This position helps foster an inclusive and welcoming educational environment through various forms of positive, unique, and memorable onsite encounters such as the Aquarium touch pools, goat habitat, etc.
This is a part time year round position that will work a maximum of 29 hours per week and must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Duties
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Percentage
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Guest Engagement and Interpretation
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95%
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Assists education leadership in the development and enhancement of programs, including:
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5%
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*This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
*All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- EXPERIENCE
- Previous interpretation or other informal education experience welcomed.
- Previous zoo, aquarium, or museum related experience welcomed.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and audio-visual equipment.
- Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Must have or be able to obtain negative TB test.
- Can move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Assistance depending upon task.
- Must be willing to become CPR/First-Aid certified.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overnight/evening hours, in all weather extremes.
- Must pass a background and drug screening.
*Please be aware that this position will consistently have exposure to nuts and shellfish.
Salary : $16
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