Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. The zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington State and around the world. By inspiring visitors and others to learn, care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.

This is your opportunity to join the dynamic Education team at Woodland Park Zoo. Applications are now being accepted forSchool Program Presenter in the School & Community Engagement department. There is one full-time, temporary, non-benefited position to be filled at this time. The pay rate is $12.87 per hour.

The School Programs Presenter is responsible for presenting engaging programs and experiences to school audiences, primarily K-6th grade, on and off zoo grounds. The person in this position will lead formal, structured, inquiry-based programs for school groups at Woodland Park Zoo, in classrooms, and in the outdoors. Successful candidates should have the ability to present programs for up to 30 students and chaperones on zoo grounds or other outdoor settings, up to 60 students in a school classroom setting, and large groups of students and chaperones in an auditorium setting. The School Programs Presenter is expected to be familiar with Washington state learning standards, state environmental and sustainability education standards and national science standards for K-12th grades.

SUMMARY

Present engaging programs, experiences and activities to program participants, on and/or off zoo grounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Present engaging programs and experiences utilizing developmentally appropriate practices that inspire conservation action.
• Lead safe and educational experiences for participants involving hands-on, inquiry-based activities and/or research projects in a variety of field conditions, on and/or off zoo grounds depending on position.
• Lead tours, games and crafts for a variety of ages.
• May handle and present a variety of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods (depending on program).
• Organize rooms, props and materials for programs; maintain prop, material and supply inventories
• Mentor interns and volunteers.
• Prepare and submit statistics and receipts to supervisory staff.
• Assist with program development, evaluation and revision.
• Operate audio/visual equipment for programming as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please visit our Careers Page at zoo.org to view the full job posting, including application directions and deadline, for this position. Applications are only accepted online through our Careers page; no other forms of application will be accepted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.