Education Instructor - Camp Assistant

Overview

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. Your Role:
Education Instructor – Camp Assistant. Your Manager:
Education Manager – Reserved Programs. Your Pay Structure (FLSA Status):
Part-time, seasonal, hourly/nonexempt. Safety Sensitive:
This is a safety-sensitive position. Regardless of whether you are a medical marijuana licensee, you must receive a negative result on a 10-panel, pre-placement drug screening to include THC, prior to beginning work.

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (TZMI) is a nonprofit organization driven by our mission of Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People, and Wild Places. From trumpeting elephants to squawking parrots, each member of our team is integral to the success of the Zoo as Green Country’s largest paid daily attraction. At Tulsa Zoo, the IDEA is a zoo for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Apply today for your opportunity to join our dynamic group of passionate individuals who bring the zoo to life each day, 365 days per year, caring for animals, interacting with guests, educating the public, and managing the Zoo’s grounds, operations, and facilities.

• 401k
• Food, beverage, and retail discounts on zoo grounds

You will work with the Education Instructor - Camp Lead teaching seasonal camps at Tulsa Zoo, executing age-appropriate programs for pre-k through high school students through tours, STEM and STEAM activities, games, experiments, creative projects, up-close animal encounters, and more. While this is a support position, you may be tasked with leading some activities with the campers each week. When necessary, you may also assist in handling a selection of the department’s education ambassador animals.

This is a seasonal position.

If you disclose different abilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable you to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Implement assigned, pre-written, interpretive educational programming for various age groups at Tulsa Zoo camps.
• Ensure the safety of all guests and program participants.
• Provide unique, interactive, and interpretive educational experiences for Tulsa Zoo camp participants.
• Use Social-emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to foster a fun and collaborative atmosphere for campers.
• Under the direction of permanent Education staff, handle and provide care to the department’s education ambassador animals in both public and non-public situations.
• Assist with setup and tear down of classrooms for optimal camp experiences.
• Within assigned age group, participate in all activities and monitor camper participation and enjoyment while managing camper behavior.
• Manage craft/activity supplies for each camp.
• Oversee camp aftercare, including creating and supporting unique learning opportunities for campers in aftercare.
• Oversee Zoo Teen volunteers assisting with camps, including giving clear direction and managing expectations while maintaining a fun environment.
• Effectively communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills with all levels of employees in a clear and professional manner.
• Demonstrate and adhere to TZMI’s workplace values.
• Know and follow zoo policies and procedures, including emergency protocols.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and assigned training sessions.
• Maintain facilities to ensure animal, staff, and visitor safety, and in good appearance for public viewing at all times. Identify and communicate situations for repair and maintenance.
• Recognize signs of pest infestation in animal areas and combat pests/nuisance wildlife as directed.
• Maintain necessary certifications as required (SCUBA, AZA Elephant Management, Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) etc.).
• Maintain area compliance with all local, state, federal, and international regulations and standards are met (USDA, AZA, etc).
• Participate in visitor education programs, formal and informal animal presentations and outreach programs, scheduled keeper talks, and provide accurate information to the public.
• Maintain necessary testing/vaccinations as required (TB, rabies, etc.).
• Observe animal collection daily…