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Zoo Education Associate, Zoo

Annual Salary:

$34,362.00 Grade: 21 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered:

19.38% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Zoo department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this classification is to

fill vacancies in the Zoo department and future vacancies as they occur to

perform responsible administrative, educational, and manual tasks in order to promote the conservation and understanding of the world's wildlife and natural resources by participating in a variety of educational programs, activities, special events, and outreach services. Conducts educational programs for the zoo: develops, manages and conducts specific education programs for students, adults, and teachers; conducts teacher workshops to promote zoo education programs; develops and presents training sessions to zoo visitors; works with children and instructors during Summer Safari camp and at other functions. Guides group or individual tours of the zoo and its facilities: leads discussions regarding animal background, care and activities, environmental issues, and other topics of interest to the guests; shares information about zoo events and activities with visitors; serves as a technical resource to visitors. Supervises front-line education staff: assists in the supervision of zoo keepers, as related to the education department; trains and supervises volunteers in educational programming.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, with two (2) years of college level work in Zoology, Biology, Education or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred; supplemented by two (2) years' experience as a zoo docent or employee having worked specifically with wildlife education, as well as some teaching or training experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Work Schedule:

40 Hours per week, may include weekends, holidays, and overtime

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.