Guest Engagement Seasonal Educator

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations. The Guest Engagement Seasonal Educator advances the mission of Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance by delivering Guest Engagement public programming in Animal Experience areas, Conservation-based educational programs, and interpretive talks and presentations. Application deadline: April 7, 2026. Please apply through our careers page, under the about section of our web page. www.denverzoo.org

This position facilitates experiences for diverse audiences and various group sizes visiting Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. The Educator role is station-based and 1-1 or 1-small groups of guests in smaller capacity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Priority 1- Program Facilitation

• Facilitate mission aligned learning through dynamic implementation of pre-written programs; welcome and speak with zoo guests, community members and diverse audiences, support and interpret conservation-based education programs, and engage and encourage unstructured play and exploration in natural spaces.
• Facilitate pre-written, guest-facing programs in diverse program spaces throughout a full workday. Program areas may include public speaking for large and small groups, educating guests and maintaining safety in animal immersive spaces, and activating innovative conservation-based learning spaces.
• Facilitate pre-written programs activated through biofact carts, activity stations, or free form play.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to changing circumstances or audiences.
• May handle live animals and biofacts (animal specimens).

 

Priority 2- Communication

• Provide excellent communication; communicate in clear language and adjust use of language to participants’ level of understanding.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all other Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance staff members; proactively communicate with department and program leaders about program needs and concerns; regularly check and communicate about varied and changing schedules.
• Represent Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance to the community in a professional and positive manner.

 

Priority 3- Program Support and Area/resource Maintenance

• Prepare, maintain, inventory and clean program materials and supplies.
• Provide feedback as part of program development and evaluation efforts.
• Collect and enter program data as needed including program attendance and demographics.

 

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Other assistance, as designated by Engagement team leadership, to support the overall goals of the department and organization.  DZCA retains the right to add or change duties and/or responsibilities at any time.

Availability to work weekends and evenings required. 

Demonstrate a commitment to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance’s sustainability policies by adhering to all environmental, safety, & health regulations, procedures, and goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Budgetary/Fiscal Responsibilities: Acts as a good steward of DZCA’s resources.

Responsibility for Confidentiality: The nature of this position requires safeguarding against the release of confidential and proprietary information of DZCA.

Contact with Others: This role will consist of substantial daily public interaction. Staff will work throughout Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance both outdoor and indoor locations. They will interact with managers at all levels and staff members across the organization.

Work Location: On Campus, this position requires extended periods of time outdoors in all-weather types including heat, snow, rain, and wind and will often include moving through various terrain types within a program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion or in pursuit of a high school degree

Experience: Experience in providing outstanding customer service to diverse audiences. Exposure to working with multigenerational audiences or students of varied ages in a professional setting preferred; outstanding group management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bilingual in Spanish/English bonus, a pay differential will be paid for candidates with verified Spanish speaking fluency.
• Knowledge of informal teaching strategies to connect with children, families, and the community; instructs with enthusiasm and passion to inspire discovery and learning in others.
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