What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Program Assistant position at City of Manhattan Kansas?
Description
(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Starting Salary Wage: $12.00/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled (applications reviewed as received)
Workdays/Shifts and Hours: Variable Schedule
(Education Department operates 7 days as week/24 hours a day due to overnight programs)
How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.
The Program Assistant is responsible for furthering Sunset Zoo’s mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world by assisting
the Education Department through the delivery of high quality, education programs. Education programs include but are not limited to summer camps, day camps, guided tours, interactive distance learning programs, exclusive zoo experiences, birthday parties, and on grounds guest activities, off-site education programs. Program Assistants also support Sunset Zoo’s marketing department by assisting with setup, clean-up, and supervision of facility rentals, and provides various support for special events.
Job Duties
- Provides excellent customer service while assisting Sunset Zoo further its mission of inspiring conservation of the natural
- world.
- Delivers high-quality, education programs as directed by the Programs and Education Animals Manager and/or the Curator
- of Education.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team
- environment.
- Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of participants enrolled in education programs.
- Follows licensing regulations required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to operate camp programs at Sunset Zoo.
- Manages classroom environments.
- Supervises volunteers assisting with program delivery.
- Maintains the safety and wellbeing of ambassador animals during programs.
- Ensures first aid kits are stocked and readily available.
- Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur during education programs or at the Zoo.
- Safely operates motor vehicles and utilize required PPE to safely perform the duties of a Program Assistant.
- Provides setup, clean-up, and supervises facility rentals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Additional Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Three (3) months experience working with school-age children/youth.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Fifteen (15) hours of college credit in an animal/wildlife, environmental/conservation, natural resources, education, psychology, or sociology related courses.
- Six (6) months experience working with school-age children/youth
- First Aid/CPR certification.
Other Information
- This is not a KPERS covered position.
- Applicants must pass a KBI fingerprint background check.
- Applicants must pass drug test.
- Outside training and classes are required.
- Current availability is for leading summer camps that will start May 28, 2024 and training will begin in early May 2024 with a full week of training May 20 - 24, 2024.
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