Zoo Education Interpreter

Saint Louis ZooSaint Louis, MO
1d$15 - $16Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Interpretive Team is to celebrate the natural world by facilitating Zoo-wide experiences for our guests to connect with our animals, mission, nature, and conservation stories. Becoming a member of our Interpretive Team is perfect for budding educators, performers, and curious minds alike .

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required with at least 1-2 years post-secondary (high school) life/work experience.
  • Ability to provide exceptional guest service daily to staff, volunteers, and guests that build relationships and develop/deepens connections.
  • Must be flexible and be able to work efficiently, effectively, and independently in a high energy and ever-changing outdoor public environment.
  • Must be able to stay calm and function during stressful situations with the ability to think on your feet and willingness to support and be supported by the team.
  • Must be a team player and be able to work in line with the Zoo’s values of community, creativity, openness, integrity, and life-work balance to create and promote the best experiences for our guests and each other.
  • Strong public speaking and interactive communication skills along with an energetic personality are required.
  • Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated, resourceful, adaptable, proactive and forward thinking.
  • All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test.
  • As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory.
  • The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for up to 4 hours at a time while moving about the Zoo.
  • Ability to work in contact with salt water and shellfish required.
  • Work hours will include weekends, holidays and early/late hours.

Nice To Haves

  • Some college or experience in science, education, theatre/performing arts, and/or interpretation preferred.
  • Foreign language and/or American Sign Language skills are a plus.
  • Experience in informal, outdoor, environmental education is helpful.
  • National Association for Interpretation certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Engages with guests throughout the Zoo and at exhibits such as: Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, Penguin Puffin Coast, Cypress Swamp, Sea Lion Tunnel, and Butterfly Dome and through scheduled interpretive programs.
  • Providing Mission Driven Interpretive Training that focuses on guest centered and positive interactions helps us to be better stewards for the world.
  • Additional props, costumes, bio-facts, and on-going support/coaching creates a dynamic team atmosphere.
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