Akron, Ohio, United States · On-site
Description The Akron Zoo is looking for Program Engagement Staff. Core responsibilities include guiding students and teachers through the zoo while giving information about animal adaptations and presenting topic based …
Skills: Teaching, Public Speaking, Inquiry-Based Instruction, Customer Service, Communication Skills
Akron, Ohio, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
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Guide students and teachers through the zoo while providing information on animal adaptations. Present topic-based information at various stations using an inquiry-based and theatrical approach.
Requires a high school diploma, with some college in science, education, or theater preferred. Candidates must be outgoing, organized, and comfortable presenting in an engaging or silly manner for younger audiences.
Description
The Akron Zoo is looking for Program Engagement Staff. Core responsibilities include guiding students and teachers through the zoo while giving information about animal adaptations and presenting topic based information at stations throughout the zoo using an inquiry-based structure. This position is a 20-25 hour a week position, working Monday-Friday approximately 9am-1:30pm. The Program Engagement Staff reports directly to the Senior Manager of Education Outreach and Impact.
This position will be working mostly Mondays through Fridays for the following dates: September 7-November 3. It may end before November 3 based on program needs and school closings.
Essential job functions:
Requirements
The candidate for this position should have a high school diploma with some college preferred in the areas of science, education, or theater. The individual should be comfortable presenting in a fun and engaging manner (being silly for younger audiences) while also making sure to include inquiry-based instruction.
The Program Engagement Staff should be highly organized, outgoing, collaborative, strategic, independent, fun, creative, self-starter who is able to multi-task and work independently within a busy work environment. Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), strong relationship building skills, and exceptional customer service skills.
This is a temporary part-time position (20-25 hours a week) working the dates listed above in the Fall of 2026.
The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE.
At your Akron Zoo, you'll come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world!
At your Akron Zoo, you'll come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world, such as African lions, snow leopards, red pandas, Komodo dragons, penguins, tigers and more! Your Akron Zoo is committed to upholding the value of diversity in our relationships and activities with employees, guests, colleagues, partners, and the community. As an employer, we are committed to a workforce of diverse cultures, physical characteristics and life experiences to better serve our community. You belong at the Akron Zoo.
Offices: Akron, US
At your Akron Zoo, you'll come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world!
At your Akron Zoo, you'll come nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world, such as African lions, snow leopards, red pandas, Komodo dragons, penguins, tigers and more! Your Akron Zoo is committed to upholding the value of diversity in our relationships and activities with employees, guests, colleagues, partners, and the community. As an employer, we are committed to a workforce of diverse cultures, physical characteristics and life experiences to better serve our community. You belong at the Akron Zoo.
Offices: Akron, US
