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Program Engagement Staff

Akron, OH · On-site

$35K - $42K/yr

Description The Akron Zoo is looking for Program Engagement Staff. Core responsibilities include guiding students and teachers through the zoo while giving information about animal adaptations and ...

The Akron Zoo has positions available within the Guest Services department. Seasonal employees receive discounts, flexible schedules, and the chance to make a real-world difference. Team members earn ...

Horticulturist

Akron, OH · On-site

$20.89 - $24.75/hr

The Akron Zoo reserves the right to revise and change job duties as business requirements dictate. The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE. Valid Ohio driver's license required. This is a ...

Seasonal Groundskeeping

Akron, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

The Akron Zoo is seeking energetic individuals to join our team as Seasonal Groundskeepers. Seasonal Groundskeepers support the Horticulture team in maintaining the beauty of our grounds through ...

Program Engagement Staff

Akron, OH · On-site

$35K - $42K/yr

The Akron Zoo is looking for Program Engagement Staff. Core responsibilities include guiding students and teachers through the zoo while giving information about animal adaptations and presenting ...

Program Engagement Staff

Akron, OH · On-site

$35K - $42K/yr

The Akron Zoo is looking for Program Engagement Staff. Core responsibilities include guiding students and teachers through the zoo while giving information about animal adaptations and presenting ...

Description: The Grants Specialist, as a member of the External Affairs team, is primarily responsible for securing grant funding for Akron Zoo facilities and direct programs in education ...

Horticulturist

Akron, OH · On-site

$20.89 - $24.75/hr

The Akron Zoo reserves the right to revise and change job duties as business requirements dictate. The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE. Valid Ohio driver's license required. This is a ...

Horticulturist

Akron, OH · On-site

$20.89 - $24.75/hr

The Akron Zoo reserves the right to revise and change job duties as business requirements dictate. The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE. Valid Ohio driver's license required. This is a ...

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Program Engagement Staff

Akron Zoo

Akron, OH • On-site

$35K - $42K/yr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago


Akron Zoo rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos


Job description

Description

The Akron Zoo is looking for Program Engagement Staff. Core responsibilities include guiding students and teachers through the zoo while giving information about animal adaptations and presenting topic based information at stations throughout the zoo using an inquiry-based structure. This position is a 20-25 hour a week position, working Monday-Friday approximately 9am-1:30pm.  The Program Engagement Staff reports directly to the Senior Manager of Education Outreach and Impact.


Essential functions:

This position will be working mostly Mondays through Fridays for the following dates: September 7-November 3. It may end before November 3 based on program needs and school closings.

Essential job functions:

  • Teach Zoo Conservation Education Programs
  • Guide teachers and students through the zoo, while sharing information in an engaging, theatrical manner
  • Play a character to present topic-based information at stations throughout the zoo.

Requirements

The candidate for this position should have a high school diploma with some college preferred in the areas of science, education, or theater. The individual should be comfortable presenting in a fun and engaging manner (being silly for younger audiences) while also making sure to include inquiry-based instruction.


The Program Engagement Staff should be highly organized, outgoing, collaborative, strategic, independent, fun, creative, self-starter who is able to multi-task and work independently within a busy work environment.  Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), strong relationship building skills, and exceptional customer service skills.


This is a temporary part-time position (20-25 hours a week) working the dates listed above in the Fall of 2026.  

The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE.


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