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Camp Instructor

Presencial, O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Seattle, WA
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  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:Tempo Integral
    Tipo de Emprego:Temporário
    Data de Início:13 de junho de 2025
    Data de término:29 de agosto de 2025
    Educação:Outros Requerimentos Educacionais
    Nível de Experiência:Recém formado
    Remuneração:USD $20,76 - $21,25 / hour
    Causas:Proteção aos animais, Criança & Adolescente, Educação, Desenvolvimento Comunitário, Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade

    Descrição

    SALARY & FLSA: $20.76 - $21.74 per hour; FLSA non-exempt

    The $20.76 hourly starting pay is structured to be competitive and may extend up to the $21.25 midpoint of the annual range, reflecting our commitment to offering competitive compensation to qualified candidates.

    OPENING DATE: 03/03/2025

    CLOSING DATE: Will close once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

    JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary

    UNION: Non-Represented

    OPENINGS: 40

    LOCATION: Onsite

    DEPARTMENT: Learning and Innovation

    This is a 40 hour per week seasonal position beginning June 13th and finishing August 29th.

    The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 8:00am- 4:30pm.

    HOW DO YOU ZOO?

    More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.

    WHO YOU ARE

    As our new Camp Instructor, we know you will be successful in this role because you:

    • Love Working with Children: You enjoy facilitating and presenting age-appropriate curriculum for young audiences, instilling excitement for conservation and wildlife. You can use your experience presenting thematically based interpretive programs and classes to ensure that all Zoo Campers have a positive experience. Leading camp songs and games is something you are excited to do.
    • Are Comfortable Speaking and Working with Everyone: You are comfortable and confident working with teammates, people from other departments, and assisting zoo guests. You enjoy working as part of a diverse team, equally sharing in the hard, fun, and sometimes tough daily work of camp. You treat everyone with respect, adapt your communication based on the audience, and always communicate inclusively. You are ready to lead a group of diverse campers and actively support them daily.
    • Are A Strong Multi-tasker: You are comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects with high energy. You love to use your creative problem skills and are flexible when changes arise.
    • Enjoy Dynamic Work Environments: You enjoy working in environments where no two days are the same. You are happy to work outside most of the day, regardless of the weather conditions. You are confident in your ability to mediate conflict and supervise young audiences. You can respond to the changing needs of campers.

    YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Facilitate and present engaging age-appropriate curriculum and activities to camp participants
    • Mediate conflict and provide supervision for youth camp participants.
    • Plan and execute daily transitional activities, including songs and games.
    • Facilitate reflection activities to ensure processing of curriculum content.
    • Respond to the needs of campers throughout the day.
    • Provide group management and basic customer service.
    • Follow all safety protocols and maintain an environment that supports the safety and well‐being of camp participants.
    • Attend training sessions and scheduled meetings as assigned.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Ability to speak a language other than English
    • First Aid & CPR certified

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • One (1) or more years of combined education and experience in early childhood, natural science, or environmental education.
    • Experience presenting thematic interpretive programs or classes to audiences of all ages
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with high energy and creative problem‐solving skills.
    • Flexibility in program delivery and handling changes in deadlines and operation protocol.
    • Ability to work independently and within diverse teams and environments, while treating everyone with respect.
    • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be willing to live in Washington State.

    BENEFITS

    The Woodland Park Zoo offers temporary staff the following benefits:

    • 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
    • Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan
    • Free staff parking
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    SELECTION PROCESS

    Application: Please include a resume with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs. Please be sure to list or upload copies of all relevant training and certifications on your application. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.

    This opportunity is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Woodland Park Zoo values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The zoo encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.

    Screening: We will review applications. Final candidates will be invited for virtual or in-person group interviews.

    Offer: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check.

    SALARY & FLSA: $20.76 - $21.74 per hour; FLSA non-exempt

    The $20.76 hourly starting pay is structured to be competitive and may extend up to the $21.25 midpoint of the annual range, reflecting our commitment to offering competitive compensation to qualified candidates.

    OPENING DATE: 03/03/2025

    CLOSING DATE: Will close once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

    JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary

    UNION: Non-Represented

    OPENINGS: 40

    LOCATION: Onsite

    DEPARTMENT: Learning and Innovation

    This is a 40 hour per week seasonal position beginning June 13th and finishing August 29th.

    The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday from 8:00am- 4:30pm.

    HOW DO YOU ZOO?

    More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means…

    Benefícios

    The Woodland Park Zoo offers temporary staff the following benefits:

    • 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
    • Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan
    • Free staff parking
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    The Woodland Park Zoo offers temporary staff the following benefits:

    • 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
    • Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan
    • Free staff parking
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Nível de Proficiência do Idioma

    Ability to speak a language other than English (not required)

    Ability to speak a language other than English (not required)

    Localização

    Presencial
    5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

    Como se inscrever

    Please include a resume with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs.

    Please include a resume with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs.

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