VIP Safari Tour Guide

VIP Tour Guide/Animal Care Aid

Georgia Safari Conservation Park offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes touring experience, led by our VIP Tour Guides. The VIP Tour Guide is responsible for taking guests on an educational and entertaining journey where they get an up-close encounter with our giraffe, rhino and our ambassador animals as well as a private safari experience. As a VIP tour guide, you play a key role as a representative of our Park. Your primary responsibility is to serve as a Park Ambassador and a private guide, ensuring that guests participating in the Encounter and VIP tour programs receive an exceptional and unforgettable experience throughout their visit to our Park. During periods when tours are not scheduled, your secondary responsibility will involve supporting the Animal Care team as an animal care aid, supporting the team in the day-to-day care of our animal collection.

The ideal candidate will have a fun and engaging personality, a passion for people, animals, and conservation and a desire to create memorable experiences for others.

Pay: $18.00/hr

One FT position available

Reports to: Director of Animal Care

Description and Essential Responsibilities

• Impeccable guest service and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a proven clean driving record.
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Knowledge of animal natural history preferred as well as a passion for sharing this knowledge in a fun and respectful manner.
• Ability to interpret animal behavior and safely guide the public around animals during tours (training provided).
• A Passion for people, wildlife, conservation, and environmental education.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of safari touring vehicles (training provided)
• Ability to lift 40lbs unassisted, navigate uneven ground, bend over, drive and ride in off-road vehicles, work in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures, etc. as the job requires.
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Assist Animal Care team as needed in various areas.
• Assist various Park guest services teams as needed
• Sound decision making and ability to adapt as situations arise
• Work scheduled weekends, holidays, special events and variable work weeks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Detail and observation oriented with a strong background in guest/animal interactions.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience working with large animals.
• Ability to lead and inspire colleagues, guests, and volunteers.
• Ability to live within a 1-hour commute of the Park.
• Motivation to continuously grow within the position and the field.
• Ability to operate Kawasaki Mules, Golf Carts, assorted touring vehicles, etc. Heavy machinery experience is a plus (tractor, skid-steer, etc.), training available.
• Collaboration in planning of education and guest service needs.
• Emergency First Aid certification (CPR, AED, etc.) or willingness to obtain it

If you are passionate about wildlife, and enjoy educating and entertaining guests with your knowledge and enthusiasm for animals and conservation, we invite you to apply for the position of VIP Tour Guide at Georgia Safari Conservation Park. Join us in making a positive impact on the world of wildlife conservation and sharing the wonders of the animal kingdom with others.

About Georgia Safari Conservation Park:

Georgia Safari Conservation Park is a master-planned zoological park being developed on 530 acres in rural Morgan County, Georgia, just one hour east of Atlanta. Phase I is scheduled to open in early 2024.

Our mission is to inspire in others a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. When fully developed, our park will bring three attractions together on one site: a guided African game drive, a 100-acre traditional walk-through exhibit area, and luxurious overnight Lodging. We are committed to developing and promoting a unique, regional zoological culture dedicated to the conservation of threatened and endangered wildlife. We will create an environment conducive to the appreciation and understanding of animal diversity while simultaneously providing meaningful family recreation, and actively encouraging and developing an atmosphere that supports community participation and involvement.

Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to employment@georgiasafari.com with name and position in the Subject Line

Georgia Safari Conservation Park is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, GA 30650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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