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Cameron Park Zoological and Botanical Society Positions
Snooze Educator
Cameron Park Zoo’s Education Department is looking for four part-time Snooze Educator.
As a member of the Education Department, the Snooze Educator would be responsible for:
- Teaching the Zoo Snooze program
- Leading behind the scenes tour and following all safety protocols to keep animals and people safe
- Spending the night at the zoo at least twice a month
- Handling all animal ambassadors including reptiles and invertebrates
- Creating a welcoming environment for all guests
- Setting up and working special events
- Handling other miscellaneous jobs as assigned
Zoo Snooze is an after hour program where guests will enjoy a pizza dinner and then go behind the scenes of the zoo for an immersive tour. Snoozers will then either spend the night in our saltwater aquarium or freshwater aquarium.
Job Requirements:
– High School Diploma
– Self-starter with good organizational skills
– Good communication skills
– Excellent customer service skills
– Proficient in Word, Excel, Google docs
The Snooze Educator position is part-time, averaging 20 hours per week, as scheduled by the Education Coordinator. The Cameron Park Zoo is looking for two Snooze Educators to dedicated to Friday night snoozes and another two Snooze Educators dedicated to Saturday night snoozes. For snoozes larger than 50 guests all four part-time Snooze Educators will be expected to work. The Snooze Educator will be trained on the zoo’s behind the scenes tour and animal handling of all animal ambassadors. Pay is $17/hour.
Please submit cover letter, resume and references via email to Holley Day Education Coordinator education@CameronParkZoo.com
Part-Time: Animal Ambassador Educator
Cameron Park Zoo’s Education Department is looking for a part-time Animal Ambassador Educators.
This position will be scheduled by the Education Coordinator and will work closely with the Animal Ambassador Specialist. Pay will be $17 per hour for 20 hours a week. As a member of the Education Department, the part-time Animal Ambassador Educators will be responsible for:
- Care for Animal Ambassador collection, including diet prep, enrichment and exercising animals
- Presenting animals for education programs (both on and off-site)
- Training animal handling to staff and volunteers
- Assisting with evening education programs
- Setting up and working special events and fundraisers
- Presenting animals for zoo birthday parties
- Teaching a session of Zoo School
- Handling other miscellaneous jobs as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma ~some college preferred
- Self-starter with good organizational skills
- Independent worker
- Good communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Google docs, Google Drive, ect.
- Ability to handle Animal Ambassadors, including reptiles and invertebrates
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Able to walk long distances and stay on feet for extended periods of time
- Able to work outside in a variety of conditions
Schedule:
Sunday: 8am-5pm
Monday: 8am-12pm
Tuesday: 8am-12pm
Wednesday: 8am-12pm
Please submit cover letter, resume and references via email to Holley Day Education Coordinator education@CameronParkZoo.com
