Seasonal/Hourly

The Summer Safari Camp Educator position advances the mission of Zoo Atlanta by creating experiences that engage, educate and energize program participants to action. Specifically, summer camp educators facilitate learning for groups ages Pre Kindergarten-Rising 12th Graders (4-17 years old) using interactive, STEAM-based curriculum that showcases Zoo Atlanta’s work to conserve wildlife and wild places; how to protect our environment; and how every person can make a difference in these areas. This is a full-time, seasonal position that reports to the Community and Camp Program Supervisor and the Manager of School and Family Programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically engage campers by leading them through environmental and conservation education lessons, Zoo tours, hands-on projects, games and activities for age groups ranging from Pre-Kindergarten-Rising 12th Graders (4-17 years).
• Facilitate extended care games and activities with campers.
• Document all camp issues as needed including camper behavior and incidents.
• Know and follow all emergency procedures and protocols.
• Complete assigned responsibilities including set-up, clean-up and program maintenance. Assist with daily check-in and check-out.
• Supervise lunchtime activities.
• Build and maintain a good working rapport with co-workers, campers and parents.
• Work in a team environment, creating a safe and fun experience for children.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Schedule/Availability Requirements:

• Normal Weekly Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Training: May 16, 2020 
• Orientation: May 18 - May 22, 2020
• Camp: May 26 - July 31, 2020
  Must be available ALL dates, but can work with teachers still in school

Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching or managing children required; either in a formal or informal environment
• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Leadership and customer service experience.
• Must be energetic, creative, responsible, dependable and have an enthusiasm for wildlife and children.
• Willingness to work around animals, including snakes and other reptiles, mammals, birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
• Be able to provide excellent customer service to all zoo guests, including parents, teachers, chaperones, etc.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a background and TB check
• Must be at least 20 years of age

Education:

• Must have High School or GED Diploma.
• Must have at least 1 year of college or professional experience in a related field.
• Animal, science, or education academic training in a formal or informal setting preferred.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to repeatedly lift and/or push 40 pounds.

Misc:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.