Job Postings

ZooMobile Guide (Part- Time)

Facility

Housotn Zoo

Closing Date
May 31, 2019
Description

The ZooMobile Guide travels to schools and community events throughout the Houston area providing unique and educational experiences to a variety of audiences, including early childhood, school-age, college-age adults and families. The goal of ZooMobiles is to connect communities to the Houston Zoo through engaging programs, fascinating ambassador animals and passionate Zoo educators. Do you enjoy sharing stories and are you passionate about saving wildlife? If so, this just be might a perfect fit for you!
This is a part time position that averages 8-16 hours per week. Hours for each week will vary and could increase during the heavier months of March – August. Schedules are created 2-4 weeks in advance. This position requires considerable flexibility, a high level of enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to work with groups of all ages in variable settings. ZooMobile Guides are responsible for handling multiple species of ambassador animals including, but not limited to, tarantulas, rabbits, owls and snakes. Must have a valid Texas issued Driver License at time of hire with clean motor vehicle report.

Education and Pre-requisites

• Ability to work a varied schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to work a minimum of two ZooMobiles programs per week
• Minimum of 6 months’ relevant work experience with children is required
• Experience in an informal setting is preferred
• Experience working with adult volunteers preferred
• Experience working with animals preferred
• Experience working independently and cooperatively with other educators in a positive, team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• First Aide certification (Training can be provided)

Compensation and benefits

To apply and view full posting visit www.houstonzoo.org/careers

Application instructions

Not specified.