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Seasonal Zoo Educator
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- From $14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Continuous improvement
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- Organizational skills
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Horticulture Aide - Full Time
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $16.28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Power tools
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Seasonal Bartender 18+
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Bar
- 18 years or older
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Seasonal Venue Event Staff
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Seasonal Face Painter
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- $12.00 - $13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
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Seasonal Adventure Team Member
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- $12.00 - $13.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Seasonal Food & Beverage-18 or older
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Guest services
- Entry level
Facilities Maintenance II
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $22.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Seasonal Food & Beverage - Supervisor
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Training & development

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Seasonal Zoo Educator

John Ball Zoo -
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Seasonal | Full-time
From $14 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Exhibit development experience
Outdoor work experience
Science experiments for children
Tour guiding
Environmental education
Conducting guided tours
Experiential learning
Continuous improvement
Animal handling
Elementary school teaching experience
Teaching science
Experience working with elementary school students
Entry level

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Join our dynamic School & Youth Education team at John Ball and inspire young explorers to connect with nature, delve into captivating animal habitats, and engage in hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and foster creativity. As a Zoo Educator, you'll facilitate school groups ages K-12 in STEM lessons including Penguineering, Exhibit Design, and provide behind the scenes tours of areas like our Commissary and Aquarium. You'll join our diverse team who collaborate to ensure we're continuously improving programs and aligning with our state science standards.

Zoo Educators typically work Monday-Friday, with some evenings and weekends. Schedules vary, but the majority of programming falls between 8:30am-4pm. Hours vary weekly between 15-35 hours.

PAY RATE: Starting at $14.00 / Hour

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

Zoo Membership – during employment ($135 Value)
Free Bus Passes
Free Lunches
Incentive Opportunities for Close Encounters and Behind-The-Scenes Tours
Tickets to Special Events
Reward-Based Incentives
Flexible Scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly)
Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
Easy Application!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will work in various environments both inside and outside and may occasionally be exposed to inclement weather, temperature and air quality variations.
Must be able to work in relative proximity to exotic and domestic animals and tolerate exposure to animal dander, animal wastes and other zoonotic contaminants as well as dust, dirt, pollen and other airborne contaminants.
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical hazards; noxious fumes; blood borne pathogens; cleaning compounds; solvents; detergents; noise; and other hazards.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

Must be 18+ to apply
Prior experience in education preferred
Must pass background check and Central Registry Check
Must be available to work weekends and evenings when needed

John Ball Zoo is a drug-free workplace under federal regulations. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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