Birthday Party Host - Part time

Seneca Park Zoo Society • Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Birthday Party Host facilitates positive guest experiences during birthday parties at Seneca Park Zoo. Hosts serve food, facilitate crafts and games, and share information about the Zoo with groups of up to 60 people while creating and maintaining a safe, fun, and engaging atmosphere. The role involves setting up and tearing down the party room, interacting with guests of all ages, and assisting coordinators with other assigned duties. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Passion for the mission of Seneca Park Zoo.
• Experience with early childhood education, party or event hosting, or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfort communicating with adults and children and facilitating activities with them.
• Comfort calculating and collecting payments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with team members and switch tasks as required.
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive demeanor while interacting with guests of all ages.
• Work as part of a team, communicate clearly, and complete written reflections.
• Be punctual, reliable, and professional.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and solve problems when necessary.
• Set up and tear down the party room.
• Serve food and facilitate crafts and games for party guests.
• Share information about the Zoo with party groups.
• Assist coordinators with other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed