ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Creation/design of daily and weekly schedules for teen volunteers.
• Development and implementation of weekly training and related materials for volunteers.
• Supervision of volunteers in their shifts.
• Advisement on improper behavior deemed inconsistent with Zoo’s mission and/or core values and recommendation of employee corrective action, including discipline when necessary.
• Regular communication with volunteers and parents/guardians via email, phone, or in person.
• Daily record keeping in the volunteer database.
• Occasional interaction with animals in the Family Farm and Insect Zoo.
• Interpretation of exhibits to Zoo guests at volunteer stations.
• Leading of camp games or other educational and enrichment activities.
• Support the mission and core values of the Zoo and the related mission of the Education Department by performing other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work full-time, Fridays through Tuesdays, for the entire summer, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

            EDUCATION:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree (B.A.) in biology, zoology, environmental science, or education from an accredited college or university is preferred. Otherwise, coursework in one or more of these areas of study is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children in formal or informal setting such as babysitting, camps, tutoring, coaching, individual lessons, etc.;
• Ability to present information to groups and other bodies;
• Ability to work in a diverse, collaborative environment with peers and other colleagues;
• Motivated, organized, and pro-active;
• Formal teaching in biology, zoology and/or environmental science is a plus: and
• Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with teenagers, particularly those with special needs a plus.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and manage time efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, squat, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands for grasping, fine work and assembly, reaching, kneeling, or twisting.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to push/pull, crawl, taste, or smell.  The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outdoor weather conditions.