Seasonal Kids Kingdom Zooterpreter 2

Zoological Society • Pittsburgh, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Enhances the guest experience through interpretation in various areas throughout the Zoo, including Kids Kingdom and seasonal exhibitions such as Ice Age: Frozen in Time.

Requirements

• Position requires a high school education or equivalent, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Eligible applicants will have worked as a Kids Kingdom attendant for a minimum of one full season and have been an employee in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of zoo protocols regarding first aid, lost and found, code orange, etc. is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Strong presentation & public engagement skills preferred.
• Must be comfortable discussing topics relevant to the Zoo and wildlife conservation to a wide variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitors exhibit-based guest-animal interactions with an emphasis on safety, engagement, and animal wellbeing.
• Facilitates pathway traffic flow within exhibits and ambassador animal walkthrough areas.
• Communicates with others effectively and immediately when responding to an incident or emergency, including but not limited to lost children, first aid, or unusual animal behavior.
• Assists keeper staff with cleaning, yard maintenance, and animal observations.
• Maintains and upholds park cleanliness including sweeping pathways, cleaning viewing windows, refilling hand sanitizer, and reporting issues in a timely fashion.
• Assists with all emergency response protocols.
• Inspect public areas for safety items on a daily basis and report issues in a timely manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees