Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $33.79
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Henry Vilas Zoo, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a community-centered zoological park dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and providing immersive nature experiences for visitors. Established with the mission to connect people, animals, and the environment, the zoo offers a diverse collection of animals from around the globe and promotes biodiversity through its conservation programs and outreach initiatives. As a cherished public destination, the zoo emphasizes providing high-quality educational opportunities to inspire appreciation and understanding of the natural world for people of all ages regardless of background.
The Henry Vilas Zoo is currently hiring a Limited Term Employee (LTE)... Show More
The Henry Vilas Zoo is currently hiring a Limited Term Employee (LTE)... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- access to reliable personal transportation or equivalent
- must be available for work on nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies
- ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, use finger, wrist and hand motion
- ability to speak and be heard
- ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without adaptive devices
- available for indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions
- compliance with background check requirements
- commitment to multicultural competence and inclusion
Job Qualifications
- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental outdoor or classroom education
- current knowledge of educational or interpretive teaching and evaluation techniques for zoos, nature centers, museums, or other informal learning centers
- experience engaging diverse communities
- strong teaching, interpretation, and presentation skills
- ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
- demonstrated ability to work well in collaborative relationships
- ability to plan, develop, and evaluate outdoor and environmental education programs
- experience with positive reinforcement training or willingness to be trained to work with Ambassador Animals
- strong teambuilding and facilitation skills
- effective written and oral communication skills
- experience in seasonal staff and volunteer scheduling, recruitment, training, and evaluation
Job Duties
- Public outreach and event organization
- identify, build, and maintain strategic partnerships to meet departmental outreach goals
- oversee Wild Encounter Outreach Programs, including Zoo to You, Critter Connections, and Virtual Critter Connections
- monitor the Education email for outreach and Wild Encounters communication and act as the primary point of contact
- develop, revise, and evaluate curriculum for Wild Encounter programs
- handle and present Ambassador Animals in accordance with Henry Vilas Zoo and AZA protocols
- assist in training, support, and evaluation of volunteers and LTE staff on Ambassador Animal handling and presenting
- organize and maintain site spaces and materials
- comply and assist with staff and visitor safety protocols
- build the capacity of existing and emerging education programs
- assist in content development and revision for social media, website, and other communications media and materials
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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