What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpretative Guide - PT position at City of Little Rock, AR?
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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: The Little Rock Zoo is seeking a few experienced interpretive guides to join our Conservation Education team! This seasonal position will provide fun, inspiring, and educational opportunities for our guests in a brand new seasonal attraction coming this spring.
This is a seasonal position that includes 28 hours/week March-September. Interpretive guides will be required to work some holidays, weekends, and rare evening events.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
- Minimum 18 years old
- Responsible, creative, and energetic
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Application Requirements
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
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- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours). Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.
Regular part-time employees who were in pay status (vacation, sick leave, or actual hours worked) for at least 1,500 hours during the year shall receive the following Vacation Leave:
Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year
10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year
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