Conservation Society of California dba Oakland Zoo

Company Name
Conservation Society of California dba Oakland Zoo

Address
9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, California, 94605, United States

Contact Name
Shaunte Coleman

Phone Number
5106329525

Email Address
bdelong@oaklandzoo.org

Company Website
https://www.oaklandzoo.org

Job Title
On-Call Education Specialist

Sector
Non Profit Education

Part Time/Full Time/Other
Part-Time

Is it a student job?
Yes

Wage/Salary
$15.50 – $19.50

Education Level
High School, Associate Degree

Job Description

Schedule and Salary

Days: Weekends and Up To One Weekday
Hours: Varies- Day, Evening, Overnights, Some Holidays
Salary: $15.50 – $19.50
Classification: Non-Exempt
Contact: bdelong@oaklandzoo.org
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Overview

General position description – An On-call Education Specialist is primarily responsible for interpreting at public and family programs such as feeder talks, Habitarium exhibits and tours, evening and overnight programs, some birthday parties, festivals and community events, etc. This person will uphold the mission and values established by the East Bay Zoological Society (the “Zoo”) and adhere to policies and procedures as set forth by the Zoo and the Education Director.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver Public and Family programs (PreK – adult) in an informative, safe, engaging, and high-quality manner. Programs may include: Birthday Parties, Scout and Family Overnights, Feeding Talks, Public Programs, workshops, and festivals and community events, on-site at the Zoo and off-site in other venues.
Maintain positive attitude and collaborative working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, program participants, and internal and external customers.
Demonstrate superior customer service with vendors, visitors, students, parents, etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support the Conservation Society of California’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and codes of behavior.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Capabilities

Background in biology, environmental science, conservation, or ecology
Background in teaching (formal or informal) pre K – HS highly preferred
Excellent behavior management skills
Knowledge of animals and current conservation issues preferred
Understanding of children and their needs, strong rapport with children
Friendly, energetic, and open manner
Must be able to walk moderate hills and be on feet for 60 minutes at a time
Excellent oral (including public speaking) and written communication skills
Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain a sense of perspective and humor
Ability to problem-solve and show good judgment
Ability to organize tasks and ensure timely completion of projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Consistent tact and diplomacy; courteous and respectful interaction with supervisors, co-workers, visitors, and the general public
Ability to work well with minimal direct supervision
Ability to work well within a team
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, often changeable environment
Proactive in finding new assignments/tasks as other assignments/tasks are completed

Required Education

A High School degree or GED required.
Some college courses preferred.

Required Experience

Previous classroom or informal education experience preferred
Experience working with underserved communities and families or in multi-cultural settings highly preferred

Disclaimer

Please note that this job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed the people or person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of the personnel for this position. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant, and personnel may be required to perform duties beyond this list or outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time or as needed.

How to Apply
TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter to bdelong@oaklandzoo.org, along with: • 2 Professional references preferred If you choose to apply via email, please remember to put the title of the position in your subject — failure to do so may result in your application not being seen/forwarded to the correct party for review.

Expiration Date
August 31, 2018