Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Part - time ARC Education Specialist
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Part - time ARC Education Specialist
SUMMARY : Assists with the management of education programs and the animal collection associated with the ARC, including supervision of large diverse groups of volunteers and interns; day-to-day operations and all records associated with this operation; and ensures provision of the needs of the collection by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Implements and supervises the public education programs involving ARC staff and volunteers. Supervises and trains interns and volunteers including associated record keeping. Coordinates all ARC youth programs, functions and records. Functions as ZooMobile teacher and Wildlife Theatre presenter. Develops public and volunteer programs. Determines animal diets and feeding schedules and communicates information to volunteers. Coordinates all aspects of day-to-day animal husbandry. Develops and maintains all animal records, including medical, behavior, feeding, and training. Coordinates the training schedules and animal behaviors. Performs or oversees medical treatments as required. Makes minor and emergency repairs to equipment in the ARC. Ensures the daily maintenance and operations of the facility. Insures that safety practices and protocols are observed by interns and volunteers. Designs and builds displays within existing facility. Assists with planning and the care of landscaped areas. Functions as Zoo spokesperson as required. Provides relief coverage for ARC Supervisor. Supervises special events presentations that utilize ARC resources. Assists with research projects and data entry. Assists with reports and provides clerical support. Interacts with Zoo visitors courteously and offers proper attention at all times. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications : Experience training animals for show production and presentation, especially raptors, corvids and felines. EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university EXPERIENCE : Minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one year animal husbandry experience. Experience managing volunteers and supervising youth volunteers. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Valid Driver’s License. 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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 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 frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to potentially hazardous animals. SALARY RANGE : $29.88 – $36.19/hour This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers Local 856.
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SUMMARY : Assists with the management of education programs and the animal collection associated with the ARC, including supervision of large diverse groups of volunteers and interns; day-to-day operations and all records associated with this operation; and ensures provision of the needs of the collection by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Implements and supervises the public education programs involving ARC staff and volunteers. Supervises and trains interns and volunteers including associated record keeping. Coordinates all ARC youth programs, functions and records. Functions as ZooMobile teacher and Wildlife Theatre presenter. Develops public and volunteer programs. Determines animal diets and feeding schedules and communicates information to volunteers. Coordinates all aspects of day-to-day animal husbandry. Develops and maintains all animal records, including medical, behavior, feeding, and training. Coordinates the training schedules and animal behaviors. Performs or oversees medical treatments as required. Makes minor and emergency repairs to equipment in the ARC. Ensures the daily maintenance and operations of the facility. Insures that safety practices and protocols are observed by interns and volunteers. Designs and builds displays within existing facility. Assists with planning and the care of landscaped areas. Functions as Zoo spokesperson as required. Provides relief coverage for ARC Supervisor. Supervises special events presentations that utilize ARC resources. Assists with research projects and data entry. Assists with reports and provides clerical support. Interacts with Zoo visitors courteously and offers proper attention at all times. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications : Experience training animals for show production and presentation, especially raptors, corvids and felines. EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university EXPERIENCE : Minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one year animal husbandry experience. Experience managing volunteers and supervising youth volunteers. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Valid Driver’s License. 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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 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 frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to potentially hazardous animals. SALARY RANGE : $29.88 – $36.19/hour This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers Local 856.
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