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Saint Louis Zoo · 1 week ago

Zoo Education Interpreter

St Louis, MO

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$15/hr - $15.50/hr

1+ years exp

Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and connecting people with wildlife. The Zoo Education Interpreter role involves engaging guests through interpretive programs and experiences that celebrate the natural world and conservation stories.

Museums and Historical Sites

Responsibilities

Our team engages with guests throughout the Zoo and at exhibits such as: Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, Penguin Puffin Coast, Cypress Swamp, Sea Lion Tunnel, and Butterfly Dome and through scheduled interpretive programs

Providing Mission Driven Interpretive Training that focuses on guest centered and positive interactions helps us to be better stewards for the world

Additional props, costumes, bio-facts, and on-going support/coaching creates a dynamic team atmosphere

Becoming a member of our Interpretive Team is perfect for budding educators, performers, and curious minds alike

Qualification

Public speakingGuest serviceTeam playerEnvironmental educationAmerican Sign LanguageNational Association for Interpretation certificateFlexibleAdaptablePositive attitude

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required with at least 1-2 years post-secondary (high school) life/work experience

Ability to provide exceptional guest service daily to staff, volunteers, and guests that build relationships and develop/deepens connections

Must be flexible and be able to work efficiently, effectively, and independently in a high energy and ever-changing outdoor public environment

Must be able to stay calm and function during stressful situations with the ability to think on your feet and willingness to support and be supported by the team

Must be a team player and be able to work in line with the Zoo's values of community, creativity, openness, integrity, and life-work balance to create and promote the best experiences for our guests and each other

Strong public speaking and interactive communication skills along with an energetic personality are required

Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated, resourceful, adaptable, proactive and forward thinking

All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test

As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory

The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for up to 4 hours at a time while moving about the Zoo

Ability to work in contact with salt water and shellfish required