Edu-Venturer Part Time

Summary:

The EduVenturer is responsible for the delivery of instruction guest engagement excellent communication overall experience safety and security of program participants in a variety of Education Department programming. EduVenturers may deliver programming in seasonal Zoo Camps school programs seasonal/event programming overnight programs and informal encounters both on Zoo grounds and off. This position works cooperatively with Education Managers Interpretive Specialists other Zoo team members volunteers and interns throughout the year.

Essential Job Functions:

• Content creation and delivery of Education Department programming such as classes tours outreach safari basecamp birthdays overnights scout workshops seasonal events seasonal exhibits evening programs seasonal camps and other opportunities throughout the year.
• Provide an entertaining safe engaging environment for program participants.
• Organization general cleanliness and presentation of classroom teaching spaces and materials.
• Guide program participants through themed educational programs in an engaging educational and entertaining manner.
• Track participant numbers and other impact data including evaluation of programming.
• Conduct off campus outreach tabling events such as the Shelby County Fun Fest and other community and school events around the City of Memphis throughout the year.
• Work effectively and courteously as part of the Zoo Education Team with staff volunteers and interns.
• Communicate with others immediately when responding to an incident or an emergency.
• Contribute professionally to a collaborative innovative and energetic work environment

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Current enrollment or graduation in/from certification or degreed program in Education Biology Environmental or Natural Sciences Theatre Recreation or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience developing environmental education programming and/or working in professional childcare educational entertainment or hospitality organization.

Competencies:

• Guest Focus.
• Public Speaking.
• Oral and Written Communication.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Problem Solving.
• Time Management.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Organization and Planning.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Education Manager.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Parttime positions are defined as positions scheduled to work approximately up to 30 hours a week. Scheduling is at the discretion of the manager. Most programs take place during weekends may include instruction of seasonal camp programming and will often include overnight or evening programs and events. This position is considered nonexempt under the federal and state wage and hour laws.

Your availability must meet the minimum availability program requirements listed below.

• Twilight Tours
  • Select evenings; 4 hours shift length.
  • Minimum availability: 2 tours per season
• Zoo Snoozes and Scouts
  • Select evenings/overnights/mornings; up to 16.5 hours shift length.
  • Minimum availability: 2 per month.
• Basecamp Birthday
  • Saturdays and Sundays throughout the entire year; 3 hours shift length.
  • Minimum availability: 3 per month.
• Zoo Boo
  • Select evenings in October; 5 hours shift length.
  • Minimum availability: 3 per month.
• Zoo Lights
  • Select evenings in November January; 5 hours shift length.
  • Minimum availability: 4 per month.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of the job the employee will frequently work in alternate settings between indoors (classroom/office environment) and outdoors (Zoo grounds). When outdoors this position is required to work in various weather conditions including rain humidity and extreme heat or cold. This position has extensive interaction with large groups of children and adults.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires frequent standing/walking/bending/kneeling/crouching and may occasionally move or lift objects up to 40 pounds. Position also requires ability to navigate/lead walking tours through Zoo grounds operation of a gas/electric golf cart and ability to communicate over telephone and radio.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Requirements:

• 21 years or older.
• Valid drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Clear driving record.
• Clear background check.
• Clear drug screening.

Benefits & Perks

The Memphis Zoo has a comprehensive benefits and employee perks package. Please see our page for details.

EEOC and Inclusion Statement:

The Memphis Zoo believes that human diversity is as important as the biodiversity we seek to conserve. Worldclass zoos are comprised of worldclass team members representing a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities and veterans to apply.

The Memphis Zoo is an equalopportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws. If you need to request any accommodations for the interview or hiring process please let the Human Resources team (HR) know. HR can be contacted at

The Memphis Zoo participates in EVerify and is an EEO/ADA/Veteran employer.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of preemployment screening. Memphis Zoo is a drugfree workplace.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted via the Memphis Zoo Careers page. Please note that any other application submissions will not be considered. www.memphiszoo/careers.