Salary: $16.61 - $20.19 Hourly
Location : Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2024-TBD06
Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency is currently seeking staff to work at the Santa Ana Zoo. All positions are part-time and incumbents may work up to 19 hours per week. Work hours and schedules vary. Successful candidates must be available to work shifts during various hours of the day, evening, holidays, and weekends.
This recruitment is open until further notice and can close at any time. Interested i ndividuals are encouraged to apply immediately.
Bilingual pay is an additional $1.01/hour, if applicable.
Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

Under general supervision:

• Provides general support and customer service.
• May work in animal interaction areas (goat yard, butterfly aviary, bird aviary).
• Supervises participants and activities
• Monitors reservations.
• Collaborates with other part-time staff with the supervision of daily program activities.
• Prepares and distributes promotional materials for programs.
• Addresses emergency/accident issues related to patrons and facilities.
• Assists in planning, organizing, promoting and conducting educational activities and/or programs for participants.
• Participates cooperatively in work team activities.
• Compiles and/or distributes program/activity descriptions, arts and crafts, program calendars, registration forms, volunteer applications, and other program information.
• Requests necessary supplies and materials.
• May perform other duties depending on nature of assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Basic objective, methods, and techniques of assigned program area. Basic use of computers, which may include software from the Microsoft Office suite and the Internet.
Ability to: Learn, understand, instruct and conduct activities of assigned program. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and with diversified population groups having varied needs and expectations. Deal effectively and courteously with the public. Speak clearly and concisely. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Understand and carry out the responsibilities of assigned program area. Oversee and motivate volunteers and participants. Keep records and prepare reports and notices.

Special Working Conditions: Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as needed depending on assignment, as a condition of employment. Some assignments may require the ability to work Citywide special events.
Special Requirement: Must have reliable transportation.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, Korean, or Samoan is highly desirable.

Selection Process
All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of an original application.
To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time:
The Human Resources Department and the Santa Ana Zoo will review all applications and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications will be invited for an oral interview by the hiring agency. If you have any questions regarding the position, please call the hiring department at 714-647-6573.
Candidates given a job offer will be required to pass a medical exam and background records check.
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.
Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website:
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Please indicate if you have work or volunteer experience in any of the following areas:

• working with children and/or youth
• general recreation
• education/educational activities
• summer programs
• special events/activities
• nature center
• Cultural Arts (photography, painting, etc.)
• none

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Are you willing and able to work shifts during various hours of the day, evening, weekends, and holidays, depending on assignment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

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If you are under 18 years of age, are you able to obtain and submit a valid work permit?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

Required Question