Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Position Title: Birthday Party Host

Department: Events

Supervisor: Director of Events

Position Status: Part Time

Company Overview:

Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.

Position Description:

Birthday Party Hosts will assist with all needs pertaining to the execution of the Zoo Birthday Party Program as assigned by the Events Admin. This will include setup duties needed before and after events. The position will primarily involve day-of event execution to include an animal talk, facilitating age-appropriate games, and overall client interaction. The position will include some inventory management of party supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide energetic and upbeat guest interactions to create a celebratory atmosphere for the party.
• Complete assigned checklist of tasks to appropriately setup and breakdown party location.
• Perform daily inventory checks with routine cleaning of space. Required to immediately notify Events Admin of any existing inventory or safety related concerns.
• Follow established operating procedures for flow of event per training by Events Admin with flexibility to the specific clients needs during the event.
• Ensure on-sire upsells are appropriately charged immediately following the event.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Ability to successfully work independently.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high stress situations.
• Ability be energetic, creative, and good working with children.
• Ability to interact professionally with both staff and visitors.

Education/ Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to work outdoors year-round, including in inclement weather.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period. Applicants must be able to bend, stoop and extend themselves, etc., as required for assigned tasks.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Work Schedule:

• Weekend and evening work as required.
• Some holiday work may be required.

Pre-employment requirements:

• Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
• Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.
• Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis Screenings.