Oregon Zoo ZooTeen Supervisor

ZooTeen Supervisor Position

Position Summary:
This position supervises youth participating in an education based volunteer program for high school age students.

Minimum requirements:
High school diploma or GED and one year experience working with the public; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide the candidate with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job. Science and/or education experience desirable.

Type of Position & Compensation:

Full-time and Part-time Temporary positions available.
Some weekend work is required.
Pay rate is $9/hour.

Required knowledge skills and abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to provide lead direction to youth volunteers.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers and the public.
Experience working with animals.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of all ZooTeens, visitors and animals.
Facilitate the daily operation of the ZooTeen program.
Begin and end ZooTeen shifts, ensuring ZooTeens are aware of upcoming events, announcements, and other information affecting the program.
Work cooperatively with all Zoo staff to ensure the success of the ZooTeen program.
Support all ZooTeen, Zoo and Metro policies.
Work to promote the Zoo as an educational environment for teenagers.
Help to create valued and meaningful roles for ZooTeens
Create a supportive atmosphere that provides ZooTeen a chance to grow as individuals.
Help to further students' science education and career exploration opportunities.

Specific Duties:

Promote a positive attitude toward the Zoo and its programs.
Assign ZooTeens to work areas, and ensure a rotation/break schedule.
Work with Animal Management Staff to ensure all ZooTeen learn the proper care and handling of animals.
Implement scheduled rotation of animals.
Supervise the ZooTeens during all on-grounds activities.
Maintain a consistent and open channel for information concerning all aspects of the program.
Respond to disruptive behaviors in a prompt professional manner.
Work with other ZooTeen staff to maintain accurate records.
Assist with the evaluation of individual ZooTeens performance and the program as a whole.
Consistently project a positive, supportive attitude to all ZooTeens and staff.
Cooperate with Zoo staff to recognize ZooTeens contributions and individual accomplishments.
Provide instruction to develop skills required for effective educational interpreters.

Responsible To:
ZooTeen Supervisors are directly supervised by the ZooTeen Coordinator. The coordinator in turn is responsible to the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Education Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland OR 97221
Or fax to: 503-220-5712