Facility
San Francisco Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The San Francisco Zoological Society (“Society”) is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens (“Zoo”). The Society’s mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c’s: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society’s leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (“AZA”). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.
SUMMARY: This is a position for creative, enthusiastic, hardworking individuals with a strong interest in environmental education and working with children. You will inspire wonder, knowledge and action while guiding teachers, assistants, and volunteers as they instruct children ages 4-14. Successful applicants will be dependable, flexible, have a sense of humor, love for nature. Maturity and multi-tasking abilities are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists the Program Manager and Zoo Camp Lead with daily activities during camp hours.
2. Assists with the training of new and returning Zoo Camp staff.
3. Orders and obtains supplies used for the Zoo Camp program.
4. Updates daily blog with photos and descriptions. This will include writing, photography & design work in WordPress.
5. Provides support and supervision during the camp day.
6. Fills in for Zoo Camp staff as needed.
7. Builds and maintains a good rapport with Zoo Camp parents. This includes daily communication; making phone calls, assisting with e-mails & fielding feedback.
8. Enforces Zoo Camp policies with campers, volunteers, staff & parents in a safe, firm and respectful manner.
9. Provides administrative support including creating schedules, camp group assignments, developing reports, etc.
10. Assists with supervision of Zoo Teaching Assistant volunteers including: behavioral management, daily record keeping in the volunteer database, and regular correspondence with volunteers and parents/guardians.
11. Communicates effectively with members of other Zoo departments to support Zoo Camp.
12. Ensures the safety of campers and staff while participating in Zoo Camp, including response to emergency situations, administering first aid & overseeing the check-out process to ensure a smooth, safe and efficient experience for all Zoo Camp participants.
13. Interacts with Zoo guests courteously and offers proper attention at all times.
14. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, for the entire camp season between June to the end of August, and part-time for training starting in April or May.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree with a background in education, biology, zoology, environmental studies, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
• Must have experience working with children in an educational or instructional setting (formal or informal teaching, camp staffing, tutoring, coaching, lessons, etc.)
• Minimum two years of teaching experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.
• Teaching credential is a plus.
• Experience with children with special needs a plus.
• Experience working with and giving guidance to youth and adult staff and volunteers preferred.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and manage time efficiently
• Be highly motivated and innovative, well organized, eager to take on new tasks and meet commitments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, squat, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands for grasping, fine work and assembly, reaching, kneeling, or twisting. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to push/pull, crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Salary: $17.50/hour
Note: The Zoo Camp Program Assistant is expected to work all assigned weeks unless specific days off are approved by the Program Manager prior to employment.
Summer Zoo Camp will run Monday through Friday from June 11 through August 17, 2018. Training will take place on a part-time basis in April or May. All camp staff training will take place the week of June 4th. Optional post-camp debrief, evaluation and cleaning on August 20 and 21.
APPLICATION: Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
$17.50/hour
Application instructions
Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org.