Seasonal - Exhibit Guide

Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Guest Exhibit Attendant will serve as an ambassador for the Butterfly House & Aquarium, greeting visitors as they enter and exit the conservatory and aquarium spaces. Must be able to communicate the stated rules of the exhibit spaces and implement them tactfully in a crowded environment. Responsible for making sure that containment procedures are being followed; this may involve the use of a net to catch any escaping butterflies in the vestibule as well as ensuring the proper protocol for interacting with animals in the aquarium spaces. The successful candidate will be able to excel in a fast-paced, crowded environment. The candidate will also have limited exposure to other aspects of guest exhibit oversight if needed in the aquarium, i.e. touch tank.

Requirements

• Excel in a fast-paced and crowded environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding and adherence to protocols and procedures
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• This position does require a successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with the public

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors entering and exiting the conservatory.
• Represent the Butterfly House & Aquarium positively.
• Communicate the stated rules of the containment facility.
• Implement rules tactfully in a crowded environment.
• Ensure that containment procedures are being followed.
• Uphold the USDA guidelines for the facility
• Supervise guests with interactive exhibits and exhibit guidelines
• Use a net to catch escaping butterflies in the vestibule.
• Confiscate any plant material being taken into or out of the conservatory.
• Enforce containment measures with diplomacy.
• Be adaptable to other aspects of guest exhibit oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees