Facility
Phoenix Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Phoenix Zoo is seeking an Outreach Specialist to serve as a traveling ambassador and educator for the Phoenix Zoo. This person will present educational programs about the natural world, off-grounds, in a variety of settings, such as schools, libraries, businesses, senior communities/care centers, corporate and special events, and in-home birthday parties. The Outreach Specialist assists the Outreach Supervisor and the Manager of Educational Programs in the development of interactive and entertaining educational programs. This position also requires a great deal of animal husbandry; animal handling, transportation, and presentation must all be completed according to established animal handling protocols, and at times traveling and staying overnight away from the zoo will require 24 hour awareness of animal comfort and condition.
Inspiring and motivating people to care for the natural world is part of the Phoenix Zoo’s mission statement. Our ZooToYou, Zoomobile, and Distance Learning Outreach programs fulfill this mission by delivering educational and exciting programs throughout Arizona. Phoenix Zoo Outreach Specialists strive to engage audiences about the wonders of our earth and the animals with whom we share it.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum qualifications for this positon include a Bachelor’s degree in science or education along with a strong interest in the natural world, ability to handle and work with a variety of animals, availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays, and occasional travel overnights, out-of-town within Arizona, excellent time management, organization and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have teaching experience and animal husbandry knowledge. All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment checks including a drug test, this position will also require a valid driver’s license, annual TB testing, and ability to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Compensation and benefits
This full time position has a starting hourly wage of $10.59 and includes our full benefits package with health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off.
Application instructions
To view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position, please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at:
Résumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.
The Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.