Zoo Guest Engagement & Education Specialist

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family DZCA Membership

Exclusive Discounts

Sick Time Accrual

403(b) Retirement Account

Job summary

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) seeks a part-time Guest Engagement Zoo Educator to deliver public programs in Animal Experience areas and to support conservation education. You’ll engage diverse audiences, facilitate talks, and assist with interpretive presentations across multiple spaces within the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.

The role emphasizes guest interaction, program facilitation, and collaboration with staff to ensure a safe, educational, and engaging experience for visitors

Qualifications

• Completion or in pursuit of a high school degree.
• Experience in providing outstanding customer service to diverse audiences; strong group management ability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mission-aligned learning through dynamic pre-written programs for zoo guests and diverse audiences.
• Speak with guests, educate, and maintain safety in animal immersive spaces; lead and engage in conservation-based learning spaces.
• Prepare, maintain, inventory and clean program materials and supplies; collect and enter attendance data.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Multigenerational audiences

Group management

Bilingual Spanish/English (bonus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) seeks a part-time Guest Engagement Zoo Educator to deliver public programs in Animal Experience areas and to support conservation education. You’ll engage diverse audiences, facilitate talks, and assist with interpretive presentations across multiple spaces within the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.

The role emphasizes guest interaction, program facilitation, and collaboration with staff to ensure a safe, educational, and engaging experience for visitors