Zoo Education Interpreter

Saint Louis Zoo • Saint Louis, MO

1d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED