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Birthday Party Host - Seasonal

City of Rochester, New York, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$16/hr

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Job Title: Birthday Party Host – Seasonal Department: Learning & Engagement Working Hours: Flexible hours and scheduling. Weekends only, May - August FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $16.50 Direct Supe…

Skills: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Organization, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication

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Birthday Party Host - Seasonal

Seneca Park Zoo Society

City of Rochester, New York, United States • On-site

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  • $16/hr–$16/hr
  • Temporary
  • Posted 6d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Facilitate positive guest experiences by hosting birthday parties, serving food, and leading crafts and games. Maintain a safe and engaging atmosphere while managing party room setup and teardown.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years old with a passion for the zoo's mission and experience in event hosting or early childhood education. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be available to work weekends from May to August.

Full job description

Job Title: Birthday Party Host – Seasonal       Department: Learning & Engagement

Working Hours: Flexible hours and scheduling. Weekends only, May - August

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt           Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $16.50

Direct Supervisor:  Director of Learning and Engagement

JOB SUMMARY

The Birthday Party Host facilitates positive guest experiences during birthday parties at the Zoo. Birthday Party Hosts will serve food, facilitate crafts and games, and share information about the Zoo to groups of up to sixty people while creating and maintaining a safe, fun, and engaging atmosphere.

DUTIES

  • Maintain a positive demeanor while interacting with guests of all ages.
  • Work together on a team, communicate clearly, and complete written reflections.
  • Be punctual, reliable, and professional.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction, problem solving when necessary.
  • Set up and tear down party room.
  • Serve food and facilitate crafts and games for party guests.
  • Assist coordinators with other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TECHNOLOGY/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Credit card machine

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

This position requires walking, standing, speaking, hearing, interacting with the general public, children, visitors and staff. Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Walking to various locations throughout the Seneca Park Zoo will require exposure to outdoor elements. Weekend availability is a must.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
 

Experience Requirements

  • Passion for the mission of Seneca Park Zoo.
  • Experience with early childhood education, party or event hosting, or equivalent.
  • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Comfortable communicating and facilitating activities with adults and their children.
  • Comfortable with calculating and collecting payments.
  • The employee is regularly required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Skills and Competencies Requirements

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organization, customer service, and communication skills.

Ability to work well with team members and switch tasks as required.

 

The Seneca Park Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

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About Seneca Park Zoo Society

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Inspiring our community to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. #SenecaParkZoo

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1957
Headquarters
ROCHESTER, NY
LinkedIn followers
1,558

Internationally, and in our own backyard, Seneca Park Zoo plays a key role in species survival. Chartered as an educational institution in 1957 by New York State, the Seneca Park Zoo Society plays an integral role in supporting Monroe County, the owners and operators of the Zoo. Together, we are working to bring animals back from the brink of extinction.

Offices: 2222 St. Paul Street, ROCHESTER, NY 14621, US

ConservationEducationCommunity EngagementGuest Servicesand Non-Profit
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About Seneca Park Zoo Society

LinkedInVisit site

Inspiring our community to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. #SenecaParkZoo

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1957
Headquarters
ROCHESTER, NY
LinkedIn followers
1,558

Internationally, and in our own backyard, Seneca Park Zoo plays a key role in species survival. Chartered as an educational institution in 1957 by New York State, the Seneca Park Zoo Society plays an integral role in supporting Monroe County, the owners and operators of the Zoo. Together, we are working to bring animals back from the brink of extinction.

Offices: 2222 St. Paul Street, ROCHESTER, NY 14621, US

ConservationEducationCommunity EngagementGuest Servicesand Non-Profit
View all jobs at Seneca Park Zoo Society

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