Facility
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Walking Tour Guide performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Walking Tour Guide under general supervision conducts informative, entertaining tours in accordance with specified guidelines. This position reports to the Transportation or Tours Supervisor.
This class is distinguished from other guide classes in that it requires less depth of knowledge of the subject matter and is engaged in “walking tours” only.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conducts walking tours
Educates the public and maintains the organization’s image of goodwill
Answers questions
Presents a positive, friendly, and outgoing image
Conducts tours in an organized, safe and timely manner
Maintains control over the tour group
Sells and collects tickets
Handles cash
Assists in coordinating tour departures
Conducts tours on paths, walkways and behind the scenes areas
Conducts special tours as required
Distinguishes wildlife in camouflaged habitats
Responds to medical and mechanical emergencies
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING
The Walking Tour Guide will work primarily in the Butterfly Jungle habitat, with shifts in Lorikeet Landing, Roar & Snore, and other areas as needed. The minimum required availability is full availability on Saturdays, Sundays, and two week days.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Training and/or experience which would demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined. An example of which would be prior training or education in the life sciences and prior experience in public speaking.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
The principles of public speaking
Simple techniques for crowd control
Sales and cash handling
Learn basic botanical and zoological information
Communicate clear and concise via an amplified public address system
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
Understand and communicate instructions and directions
Operate a portable sound system effectively
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Location: Escondido, CA
Duration: Union Seasonal Part-Time Non-Exempt Position – start date of 3/8/2022, and lasting approximately 9 weeks. If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the Union
Hourly Rate: $19.23 and SDZWA is pleased to offer a $1200 signing bonus for all new employees hired through April of 2022.
THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our employees, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
SDZWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SDZWA will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply directly through SDZWA website:
https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Posting/View/7093