Educator

What you get to do:

• Enthusiastically represents the park by displaying a positive attitude, high energy level, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Help educate park guests, school groups, camp participants and private groups about animal conservation.
• Must demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and represent animal programs effectively while creating reservations for in-park animal programs.
• Demonstrates flexible group leadership, and deliver high profile animal programs.
• Maintains and enforces the safety of guests and animal exhibits throughout the park.
• Conduct informative and fact-based animal presentations and interact with guests of all ages
• Conduct guided tours for public guests and private groups to include VIP tours and PR groups
• Teach Education Programs, including Field Trips, Camps, and Sleepovers and Group Camp
• Assist guests, including sales of animal programs
• In-Park and Off-Site Skype and Outreach programming
• Conduct teacher workshops
• Represent department and market education programs at In-Park and Off-Site events
• Monitor guest and animal safety
• Fulfill primary responsibilities of all preceding job descriptions and perform other duties as assigned
• Multilingual a plus
• Cash handling experience preferred

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent required; Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Development, Biology, Zoology and/or related college coursework preferred.
• 3 months of coaching, teaching, or camp counselor experience
• Prior experience working with children
• Valid state driver’s license
• Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for the environment with our guests
• Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and ability to speak knowledgably about park programs
• Able to engage, motivate and interact with children and adults
• Proficient in talking on a microphone to large crowds of guests
• Able to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements to include, but not limited to, passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
• Comfortable being evaluated and accepting feedback
• Able to respond quickly to safety issues and practice safe working habits
• Available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid- and closing shifts; nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to maintain composure and objectivity in all situations when interacting with guests
• Able to follow all park and departmental policies and procedures
• Able to stand and walk for an entire shift
• Able to lift, push and pull 25 pounds
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
• Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.