Education Interpreter – Peoria Zoo

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount recreation classes

Free admission to select Park District

Job summary

The Peoria Park District is hiring a friendly guest services assistant to greet visitors, sell appropriate snacks and items, and keep areas clean and welcoming. You will handle cash, check schedules, and stay informed about park events to answer questions accurately.

This is a part-time position requiring intermediate high school level education, with customer service experience considered helpful. You will wear the designated uniform and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe, enjoyable

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is helpful.
• Two years of high school education required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Greet zoo guests in an inviting manner.
• Prepare and sell appropriate animal food items according to directions.
• Observe animal/guest interactions and take the necessary steps to stop and/or correct problems.
• Handle cash and cash transactions reliably.
• Check messages and work schedule at start of shift.
• Keep all assigned areas and work spaces clean and 'visitor friendly'.
• Prepare assigned areas before public arrives.
• Clean assigned area at end of business day to established standards.
• Stay current on zoo events and information to share with guests and to be able to answer questions.
• Wear proper designated uniform.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; support all aspects of the Park District's safety program;
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Two years of high school

Job description

Duties:

• Greet Zoo guests in an inviting manner.
• Prepare and sell appropriate animal food items according to directions.
• Observe animal/guest interactions and take the necessary steps to stop and/or correct problems.
• Handle cash and cash transactions reliably.
• Check messages and work schedule at start of shift.
• Keep all assigned areas and work spaces clean and 'visitor friendly'.
• Prepare assigned areas before public arrives.
• Clean assigned area at end of business day to established standards.
• Stay current on Zoo events and information to share with guests and to be able to answer questions.
• Wear proper designated uniform.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; support all aspects of the Park District's safety program;
• Perform all other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate two-way radio.
• Ability to communicate with zoo guests

Education:

Minimum of two years of high school.

Experience:

Experience in customer service is helpful.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Aptitude for on-the-job training and ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with all zoo guests in a courteous and welcoming manner. Dependability is vital.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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