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TEMPORARY POSITIONS IN EDUCATION
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To be considered for a position we require a resume and our interest/skills overview sheet to be submitted. Please see the individual job requirements for details.
Send your resume and our interest/skills overview sheet to:
MAIL: Education Division / Oregon Zoo / 4001 SW Canyon Road / Portland OR 97221
FAX: (503) 220-5712
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Camp Counselor
Rate of Pay: $8 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 31st
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: full-time temporary - June-August (12 weeks) Mon.- Fri. 7:45 am-4: 15 pm
Camp Counselors are responsible for developing and presenting educational activities for children 4 years - 7th grade using zoo exhibits, animal artifacts, and classroom discovery stations. They will also facilitate daily activities such as crafts, story reading, snacks, set-up and clean up. Counselors will also mentor youth volunteers so they will become capable assistants working with children.
Click here to download a complete Camp Counselor job description (in .pdf format)
Insect Zoo Coordinator
Rate of Pay: $12 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid drivers license.
Dates of Employment: full time late May- mid-September
Coordinates the animal care, staffing and public programming at the Insect Zoo.
Click here to download a complete Insect Zoo Coordinator description (in .pdf format)
Insect Zoo Assistant Coordinator
Rate of Pay: $9 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: full time late May- early September
Assist with the coordination of animal care, staffing and public programming at the Insect Zoo.
Click here to download a complete Insect Zoo Assistant Coordinator description (in .pdf format)
Insect Zoo Assistant
Rate of Pay: $7.25 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: part-time early June - Labor Day
Assist with the care of animals, public programming and supervision of youth volunteers at the Insect Zoo.
Click here to download a complete Insect Zoo Assistant description (in .pdf format)
Junior ZooTeen Coordinator
Rate of Pay: $9 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: full-time June 15th - Sept. 7th
This position coordinates all aspects of the Jr. ZooTeen program, which introduces students entering the 8th grade to conservation education and volunteering. Supervises a staff of temporary full-time employees.
Click here to download a complete Junior ZooTeen Coordinator job description (in .pdf format)
Junior ZooTeen Supervisor
Rate of Pay: $8 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Dates of Employment: part-time March - mid-June (Wednesday - Sunday) - hours vary
This position supervises students entering the 8th grade that are participating in a program that introduces them to conservation education and volunteering.
Click here to download a complete Junior ZooTeen Supervisor job description (in .pdf format)
Overnight Assistant
Rate of Pay: $10 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - January 31st
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: part-time March - mid-June (Wednesday - Sunday) - hours vary - overtime available
Overnight Assistants are responsible for implementing an educational program for groups (usually ages 6-12) staying overnight at the zoo. Overnight assistants will present animal focused, ecology based interpretive programs and activities as well as manage other program elements (child management, meals, set-up and clean-up) to create a fun and exciting learning experience for children.
Click here to download a complete Overnight Assistant job description (in .pdf format)
Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) Assistant Coordinator
Rate of Pay: $9 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: part-time position May - mid-September - hours vary - includes some overtime
UNO Assistant Coordinator assists with all aspects of operating an outdoor recreation program for groups of inner city youth ages 8-11 who camp overnight at the Oregon Zoo and at local parks. UNO Assistant Coordinator leads pre-overnight educational activities for participants at community centers and assists with UNO program planning, record keeping, and evaluation. UNO Assistant Coordinator mentors teen counselors from diverse backgrounds while they lead activities during overnights.
Click here to download a complete UNO Assistant Coordinator job description (in .pdf format)
Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) Equipment Specialist
Rate of Pay: $9 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: part-time position May - mid-September - hours vary - includes some overtime
UNO Equipment Specialist assists with operating an outdoor recreation program for groups of inner city youth ages 8-11 who camp overnight at the Oregon Zoo and at local parks. UNO Equipment Specialist ensures equipment and food is prepared for use and available to counselors and youth during overnights (including inventory, re-stocking, cleaning, and repairing equipment as needed). UNO Equipment Specialist helps mentor teen counselors from diverse backgrounds, assists with UNO program planning, and assists with activities during overnights.
Click here to download a complete UNO Equipment Specialist job description (in .pdf format)
Zoo Animal Presenters (ZAP Team) Supervisor
Rate of Pay: $10 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid driver license.
Dates of Employment: part-time position late March - mid-September - hours vary
The ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) Team Supervisor leads a group of paid High School students on spring and summer outreaches. The ZAP team present education animals at summer camps, community events, churches and other children and family oriented venues. Supervisor activities include assisting in the training of members, scheduling and planning outreaches, providing support to ZAP presenters, driving a large van throughout Portland, overseeing the care of the animals, and being a great role model to a great group of teens.
Click here to download a complete ZAP Team Supervisor job description (in .pdf format)
ZooTeen Coordinator
Rate of Pay: $12 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: part-time March & April; fulltime May – mid-September
This position coordinates all aspects of the ZooTeen program, an education based volunteer program involving 300 plus high school age students. Supervises a staff of temporary full and part-time employees.
Click here to download a complete ZooTeen Coordinator description (in .pdf format)
ZooTeen Supervisor
Rate of Pay: $9 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: part-time and full time positions mid-June - Labor Day - hours vary
This position supervises youth participating in an education based volunteer program for high school age students.
Click here to download a complete ZooTeen Supervisor job description (in .pdf format)
ZooTeen Educator
Rate of Pay: $9 per hour - Accepting Resumes January 1st - March 15th
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Dates of Employment: full-time and part-time positions available May - early-September
This position creates and supervises the education portion of a volunteer program involving 300 plus high school age students.
Click here to download a complete ZooTeen Educator description (in .pdf format)
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