Zoomazium Program Facilitator

Zoo Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,060 - 26,040; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year

Zoo membership after 90 days

Paid vacation, sick, holiday time

403(b) Retirement Plan

Free staff parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a Zoomazium Instructor to deliver age-appropriate curriculum and engaging programs for children and families. This role emphasizes outstanding guest service, collaboration with multiple departments, and maintaining a welcoming, safe Zoomazium environment.

The position averages 18 hours per week with shifts 9:00 am–3:30 pm Monday–Friday and various weekend/holiday hours. Onsite work in Seattle, WA, with non-represented status and regular casual staffing advantages.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of education and/or experience in early childhood, natural science, or environmental education.
• Crowd control, group management, and basic customer service.
• Basic computer, communication, and mathematics skills.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Support visitors to ensure a positive zoo experience.
• Support Zoomazium operations and public programming.
• Maintain an environment aimed at the safety and well-being of Zoomazium guests, following all safety protocols.
• Present creative, mission-driven programming.
• Facilitate day-to-day operations for Zoomazium including opening and closing procedures and responding to incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Children & families

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a Zoomazium Instructor to deliver age-appropriate curriculum and engaging programs for children and families. This role emphasizes outstanding guest service, collaboration with multiple departments, and maintaining a welcoming, safe Zoomazium environment.

The position averages 18 hours per week with shifts 9:00 am–3:30 pm Monday–Friday and various weekend/holiday hours. Onsite work in Seattle, WA, with non-represented status and regular casual staffing advantages.