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Nashville Zoo Position Description
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Interpreter
Position/Title: Interpreter
Department: Education
Supervisor: Interpretation Manager/Historic Site Manager
Description:
Nashville Zoo is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic individual to educate and inform intergenerational audiences about our history, our animals, conservation efforts, and how they can become stewards to the environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as an on-grounds interpreter at various locations throughout the zoo, including but not limited to: Veterinary Center, Historic Croft Home and Farm, animal exhibits and other locations throughout Zoo grounds. This includes providing narration during surgical procedures and guided tours of the historic home.
Designing and facilitate a variety of inspiring educational interactions including tours, experiences, classes, chats, etc.
Engage with guests on a regular basis, providing excellent service to ensure a positive guest experience
Lead behind the scenes experiences and walking tours.
Participate in interpretation and activities as a part of special events, including but not limited to: Boo at the Zoo, Zoolumination, Great Backyard Bird Count, Avian Awareness Day, Party for the Planet, World Tiger Day, and World Rhino Day
Participate in regular training opportunities and stay up to date on Zoo related information and current interpretive best practice
Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of interpretive elements including signage, electronic displays, historic furnishings and collections, outbuildings, and farm equipment
Serve as utility educator to teach other departmental programming when the schedule necessitates including
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required Skills:
The successful candidate must have:
Desire to work with and speak to the general public
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to collaborate effectively with other zoo departments
Excellent written and oral communication skills to represent the zoo
Ability to work well independently without direct supervision
Excellent multitasking and time management ability
Ability to respond to emergency situations calmly and follow protocols
Desired Skills:
The following skills and experience are desired and are considered a plus:
Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) or be willing to obtain certification as part of employment
Familiarity with technology relevant to use in a zoo education setting
Knowledge and experience with live animal education programming
Prior experience in an interpreter role
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move items up to 25 pounds
Ability to work outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to move around zoo grounds for extended periods of time
Employee Requirements:
Prior to hire, the successful candidate must:
Submit to a criminal background check and drug screen
Provide proof of a negative TB test as a pre-requisite to handling animals
Provide proof of a valid drivers license
Nashville Zoo offers a competitive benefit package. Compensation level for the Interpretive Coordinator is dependent on experience.
Other
Arts & Culture
$52k-70k (estimate)
04/28/2023
05/10/2024
nashvillezoo.org
NASHVILLE, TN
50 - 100
1989
Private
RICHARD SCWARTZ
$10M - $50M
Arts & Culture
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