Kidzone Play Leader

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Asheboro, North Carolina, US
Base: $15.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Not specified (assumed in-person, given the nature of the job)
Public speaking experience
Work outdoors in varying weather
Lift at least 25 pounds
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a Kidzone Play Leader for the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. This role involves engaging with children through educational programming, handling animal ambassadors, and working outdoors in various weather conditions

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages over 100 locations across the state, including the North Carolina Zoo, and its vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina.
  • This position involves working with children and tailoring education to age or grade level, requiring public speaking experience with the ability to correctly answer questions and patiently explain difficult material.
  • The North Carolina Zoological Park exists for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors, with a mission to conserve and protect representative examples of natural beauty, endangered and threatened plant and animal species, and ecological features of the continents it represents.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a Kidzone Play Leader for the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. This role involves engaging with children through educational programming, handling animal ambassadors, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Salary

Base: $15.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • public speaking experience
  • work outdoors in varying weather
  • lift at least 25 pounds
  • work with children
  • strong communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • experience handling animal ambassadors
  • public speaking with patience
  • take initiative and work independently
  • work effectively in a team

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience
  • CIG (through NAI) certification
  • First Aid and CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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