Seasonal - Program Assistant
Seasonal - Program Assistant
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Job Description
(Seasonal NonExempt)
Starting Salary Wage: $16.00/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (applications reviewed as received)
Workdays/Shifts and Hours: Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
How to apply: Using the apply button on this page please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position contact Parks and Recreation at.
The Program Assistant is responsible for furthering Sunset Zoos mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world by assisting the Education Department through the delivery of high quality education programs. Education programs include but are not limited to summer camps day camps guided tours interactive distance learning programs exclusive zoo experiences birthday parties ongrounds guest activities and offsite education programs. Program Assistants also support Sunset Zoos marketing department by assisting with setup cleanup and supervision of facility rentals and provides various support for special events.
Job Duties
- Delivers highquality education programs as directed by the Curator of Education and Education Supervisors.
- Manages classroom environments.
- Follows licensing regulations required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to operate camp programs at Sunset Zoo.
- Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of participants enrolled in education programs.
- Maintains the safety and wellbeing of ambassador animals during programs.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others individually and in a team environment.
- Ensures first aid kits are stocked and readily available.
- Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur during education programs or at the Zoo.
- Safely operates motor vehicles and utilize required PPE to safely perform the duties of a Program Assistant.
- Provides setup cleanup and supervises facility rentals.
- Provides excellent customer service while assisting Sunset Zoo further its mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent.
- Three 3 months experience working with schoolage children/youth.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Fifteen 15 hours of college credit in an animal/wildlife environmental/conservation natural resources education psychology or sociology related courses.
- Six 6 months experience working with schoolage children/youth.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work performed at indoor and outdoor facilities throughout Sunset Zoo and surrounding spaces.
- Work is performed in a potentially noisy environment.
- Employee must have the ability to stand walk across various terrains sit use hands handle feel speak hear climb stairs push pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
Other Information
- This is a seasonal position and as such is not covered by KPERS.
- Current availability is for leading summer camps that will start May 27 2025.
- Hours will be MondayFriday up 40 hours per week.
- Outside training and classes are required and begin on May 1st.
- Inperson training will be held on both weekday evenings and Saturdays beginning May 10th.
- Applicants must pass a KBI fingerprint background check.
- Applicants must pass drug test.
Employment Type
Temp
