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Cameron Park Zoological and Botanical Society Positions:
Half Day Zoo Tales and Explore Waco Counselors
Minimum starting salary is $15.00 per hour depending on qualifications
3 positions available
Do you enjoy creating and leading activities with children? You may be perfect for our Zoo Camp! Our summer workers instruct and supervise children while following camp curriculum, including setting up activities and crafts, presenting education about animals, and facilitating games. Apply now!
Required:
- High School diploma or GED is required. If currently a high school senior, a diploma must be obtained and submitted to human resources within 30 days of starting employment.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Except June 10th-13th 8:00am-4:00pm and July 8th-11th 8:00am-4:00pm
Begins Monday, May 20, 2024, and ends Friday, July 26, 2024
Camp is closed the week of July 4th (7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024)
Primary Duties
- Instructs and supervises Zoo Tales (3-4 year olds) and Explore Waco (12-14 year olds) during Zoo Camp. Follows camp curriculum, sets up activities and crafts, presents education animals and facilitates games. Duties may vary according to age group and curriculum.
- Supervises teen volunteers assigned to their group of campers.
- Organizes recreation activities, supervises program participants and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions on Zoo grounds; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues.
- Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
- Performs other related and assigned duties as required.
- Driving is essential.
To apply: Send application, cover letter, and references to Education@cameronparkzoo.com
Zoo Educator
Cameron Park Zoo’s Education Department is looking for part-time Zoo Educator.
As a member of the Education Department, the Zoo Educator would be responsible for:
· Facilitating the Zoo Snooze program and staying overnight at the Zoo
· Coordinating and training staff to work Snoozes and Wild Nights
· Setting up and working special events
· Teaching a session of Zoo School
· Assist with care of Animal Ambassador collection
· Handling other miscellaneous jobs as assigned
Job Requirements
High School Diploma
Self-starter with good organizational skills
Good communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Proficient in Word, Excel, Google docs
Willing to handle Animal Ambassadors, including reptiles and invertebrates
The Zoo Educator position is part-time as scheduled by the Education Curator. You will be required to work one overnight program per week. Typical work week would be Thursday-Sunday morning, depending on the Programs scheduled. Pay is $15/hour.
Please submit cover letter, resume and references via email to education@cameronparkzoo.com