Benefits:
The Zoo Crew Teacher Position is a great opportunity to work with other teens while talking to children, teens and adults. Zoo Crew Teachers will be able to practice public speaking and work as part of a team. This opportunity also allows teens to meet community service requirements for school or other organizations. There are also fun social opportunities to interact with teens who have similar interests.
Purpose:
Zoo Crew Teachers act as on-grounds environmental educators at the Zoo using a variety of props and their educational training.
- Interact with Zoo guests through conversations and activities.
- Encourage guests to participate in games, puzzles or activities that will teach them more about the Zoo.
- Set up the cart in the morning and break down the cart in the afternoon.
- Arrive at the Zoo in a timely manner and remain at cart at all times (unless on an approved break)
Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for conservation issues and wildlife
- Willingness to develop public speaking skills
- Ability to engage children and adults Friendliness and reliability
- Must attend training on Sundays in May
TIME COMMITMENT:
Teens commit to ten (10) shifts over the course of the summer. Each shift is five (5) hours long. This makes for a total commitment of 50 hours during the summer.
Application must be received by February 1st
Download the Application (must be received by February 1) |
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Benefits:
The CIT position is a great opportunity to work with children in a fun setting. CIT's also get to work on their skills in public speaking as well as working as a member of a team. This opportunity also allows teen to meet community service requirements for a school or other organizations. There are also fun social opportunities to interact with teens who have similar interests.
Purpose:
Zoo Crew CIT's support the camp counselors with all the excitement of Zoo Camp. CIT's help with activities as well as work with the campers in daily events.
- Help with greeting campers upon arrival, as well as assisting in their departure
- Contribute to the creation and organization of activities
- Help supervise the campers
- Assist counselors in all aspects of camp
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enthusiasm
- Responsible working with children
- Be able to attend a working interview during
- February or April camp Ability to work well with camp counselors and follow directions
TIME COMMITMENT:
CITs must be able to commit for at least five (5) weeks during Summer Camp, and attend either the Winter or Spring camp for training.
Application must be received by February 1st
Download the Application (must be received by February 1st) |
