Snooze Guide

Toledo Zoo • Toledo, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Come and be a part of an organization where you can work and have fun at the same time! Our Education department is currently seeking a part-time Snooze Guide who is passionate about learning new things and giving our guests the best possible experience. This role is responsible for the operation of our Snooze overnight program, including setting up facilities, greeting and escorting groups of children and chaperones. Other tasks include handling small animals while presenting animal demonstrations, maintaining safety of visitors while fostering communication to all parties and delivering the education department content with positive guidance and leadership. This position reports to the Overnight and Scout Program Coordinator and is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age or older.
• Must be available to work scheduled weekends and evenings, and willing to sleep over night at the Toledo Zoo.
• Pre-employment screening and background check are required.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.
• The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nice To Haves

• College experience up to sophomore year preferred
• Experience leading children in informal science education.
• Background and experience in animal sciences, education, environmental or natural sciences a plus.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operation of our Snooze overnight program, including setting up facilities
• Greeting and escorting groups of children and chaperones
• Handling small animals while presenting animal demonstrations
• Maintaining safety of visitors while fostering communication to all parties
• Delivering the education department content with positive guidance and leadership

What This Job Offers

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