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Guest Experience
Specialist Summer Program Video
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Adult Volunteer Coordinator |
| Date Posted: |
12/1/2009 |
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Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00AM-5:00PM |
| Description: |
Under the general direction of the Director of Conservation Education, the Adult Volunteer Coordinator promotes the Zoo and its mission through the Adult Volunteer program development, coordination and evaluation.
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| Requirements: |
We are looking for a positive team player with a B.A., B.F.A., or B.S. life sciences, education or equivalent experience. Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Minimum of 6 months experience working with volunteers in a recreational or educational setting. Must be able to organize, plan, collaborate and implement volunteer programming. Must relate well to diverse audiences and large groups of people and have the ability to envision and implement innovative solutions and ideas. Computer experience must include knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook. Successful completion of a Department of Justice background check will be necessary. First Aid and CPR certification are required (will be provided), as well as proof of negative TB test and Tetanus vaccinations. Must have the ability to access all areas of the facility and negotiate the zoo work environment including behind-the-scenes, lawns, gravel, and hilltop.
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| Compensation: |
$14.00 per hour
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Guest Experience Specialist |
| Date Posted: |
2/24/2010 |
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Seasonal: join us for Spring and/or Summer Break! Up to a maximum of 32 hours per week, Monday-Sunday. Week-ends and holidays, as well as 4-6 evenings for events required. |
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Are you interested in finding a seasonal job?Does helping others make your day? Do you like the outdoors and working with children and their families? Do you feel comfortable and excited in engaging in conversations with guests?
Under general direction of the Director of Guest Services,Director of Retail Operations or Director of Food Services, Guest Experience Specialist facilitates a positive guest experience by providing excellent service to all visiting the Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Applicants must be minimum 14 years of age (Work permit required for 17 and under, unless graduated from high school). Outgoing personality with positive attitude required. Customer Service and Cash Handling experience a must! Applicant must be able to stand/walk for up to two continuous hours and access all areas of the facility. Must be able to work week ends, holidays and some evenings when events are scheduled.
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| Compensation: |
$8.50 per hour |
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Private Event Host |
| Date Posted: |
1/13/2010 |
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PT, Seasonal March-October |
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In conjunction with a team of event hosts, the Private Event Host is responsible for overseeing daytime and/or evening events. Ensure that our events are an enjoyable, wonderful and safe experience for our guests, by providing all supporting services.
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We are seeking outgoing, motivated, and detail-oriented individuals interested in getting experience in the event industry. Excellent verbal communication and time management skills, must have the ability to work well in a team, and multi-task under time constraints. At least one year paid customer service experience is required. Must be over 18 y.o. Requires the ability to access all areas of the facility and the ability to negotiate the zoo work environment and to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
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| Compensation: |
$9.00 hour |
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Summer Program Instructor |
| Date Posted: |
3/1/2010 |
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Summer Break 6/14-8/21/2010, with week-end trainings starting in May. 31-36 hours per week during summer, including a combination of overnight and daytime shifts. |
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Are you a flexible educator with the desire to try new things? Do you love the natural world and enjoy sharing this passion with others? Summer Programs Instructors will serve as Counselors for the Zoo Snooze program, a dynamic overnight program for children 5 and up; educate our guests at the Giraffe Feeding Deck; and work with the School and Community Programs Coordinator to develop science activity stations for Science Day at the Zoo, the zoo’s annual children’s science festival. This unique position offers a variety of opportunities ideal for aspiring professional educators.
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Applicant must be over 18, and have experience working with children in a formal or informal education setting. Two years of college coursework in life sciences, zoology, education or environmental sciences or equivalent experience preferred. The candidate must be a positive, dependable team player with an engaging and energetic personality and strong problem solving skills. Experience developing curriculum is strongly preferred.
The candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Word and must be able to negotiate the zoo work environment. First Aid and CPR certification required (may be provided).
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| Compensation: |
$9.68 per hour |
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Train Conductor |
| Date Posted: |
2/24/2010 |
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Week-Ends, 10:00 AM-5:00PM
One regular position and one seasonal position. |
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Do you like trains and working outdoors? Are you a story teller who enjoys interacting with the public? Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Guest Services, the Train Conductor facilitates a positive guest experience by providing excellent service to all guests riding the train at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Must be at least 18 years of age, self motivated and with a positive attitude. Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical maintenance are necessary, as well as an outgoing and friendly personlity, great communication and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, climb stairs or ladders, and manipulate basic tools of the job.
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| Compensation: |
$10.00/hour |
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Veterinary Technician II |
| Date Posted: |
3/1/2010 |
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Part-Time: Thursday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We are looking for an outstanding team player to join our Animal Health department to not only enhance our clinical effectiveness, but to further our organizational culture. Under general direction of the Director of Animal Health the Veterinary Technician II assists the Director of Animal Medicine and Veterinary Technician in all animal health care functions, including the coordination of quarantine care, hospital duties, interdepartmental communication, and general duties.
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Applicants should have a minimum of two years paid experience in animal care, preferably in an AZA accredited facility. Veterinary technician experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree in life science such as biology, zoology, or closely related discipline is preferred. A valid driver's license with good driving record is desirable. Requires the ability to access all areas of the facility, including all animal areas of the zoo fulfilling all requirements of the title. Must be able to participate in animal husbandry practices; including the ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, manipulate tools, and stand/walk for up to two continuous hours. Ability to make fast, simple, precise, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to quickly move hand, hand together with your arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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| Compensation: |
$12.00 per hour |
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Zoo Camp Counselor |
| Date Posted: |
1/13/2010 |
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Spring break 3/20-4/03 and Summer break 6/14-8/21/2010. 6-8 hours per day, hours will vary between 7:30a.m. – 5:30p.m., Monday - Friday.
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Come work, play and learn at the Santa Barbara Zoo! Supervise, guide and teach children ages 3-12 as they learn about animals and experience the Zoo. Responsible for assigned camper group and Counselors In Training. Share educational animal information in a fun and exciting way. Apply today! We are looking for 25 counselors for this summer.
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Previous experience working with children required. Previous camp, education and/or science background preferred and First Aid and CPR certification. Must have the ability to access all areas of the facility and negotiate the zoo work environment. Must be over 18 years of age.
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| Compensation: |
$9.68/hour |
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Zoo Camp Science Instructor |
| Date Posted: |
1/18/2010 |
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Part-Time, 6/14-8/21/2010 |
| Description: |
Provide exciting hands-on zoo education programs for our summer camp participants. Use biological artifacts, experiments, songs, games and more, to teach basic/advanced animal and conservation topics. Curriculum will be provided with an opportunity to create more.
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Strong teaching experience required. Ability to teach groups ages 3-12 in an age appropriate manner a necessity. Zoo/animal/environmental science background preferred. Theater background or just a tendency to "be a ham" encouraged. Must be over 18 y.o.
Successful completion of a Department of Justice background check will be necessary. First Aid and CPR certification are required (will be provided), as well as proof of negative TB test and Tetanus vaccinations. Must have the ability to access all areas of the facility and negotiate the zoo work environment. |
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| Compensation: |
$10.77/hour |
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