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SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Interpretation and Guest Engagement Manager, Guest Engagement Guides will facilitate the “Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter” and Lorikeet Aviary programs throughout the season. In addition, Guest Engagement Guides will offer inspiring, educational interactions and provide excellent guest service to all Zoo guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SAFETY ANALYSIS
The Guest Engagement Guide is impacted by a wide variety of hazardous exposures:
The use and understanding of a variety of personal safety equipment is mandatory.
Guest Engagement Guides, as with any staff member of the zoo, are required to be familiar with the Zoo’s overall safety policies as outlined in the staff handbook as well as being responsible for reporting any injury immediately to the first aid department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, staff should expect:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Birmingham Zoo recognizes that skills and knowledge come from both formal and informal experiences including education, paid work, volunteer service, and life experience. Those who meet the majority of the requirements for a position are encouraged to apply.
Education and work experience
Skills and Knowledge
Other Requirements
POSITION TYPE AND HOURS OF WORK
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Birmingham Zoo is dedicated to creating a global community where all people value wildlife and wild places. As a workplace, the Zoo is guided by its core values: Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of this position.
Birmingham Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If selected, a background check and drug test will be conducted prior to beginning employment. Birmingham Zoo Inc. is a not-for-profit entity. The rate of pay for this position is $12.00/hour.
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$28k-34k (estimate)
02/09/2024
05/05/2024
birminghamzoo.com
MOUNTAIN BRK, AL
100 - 200
1955
Private
WILLIAM R FOSTER
$10M - $50M
Birmingham Zoo operates as a zoological park that features with varieties of plants, animals and species.