Edmonton Valley Zoo Interpreter - Recreation Technician I

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 51519
Listen as Isabelle Frederick, Public Interpretation Coordinator at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, talks about what’s new at the Zoo and what it takes to be an Interpreter on her team!
Are you passionate about inspiring children and adults with incredible facts about the world’s amazing animals? As an Interpreter at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, it’s your chance to make real difference for conservation by creating engaging experiences that connect diverse audiences with the natural world, while developing your public speaking, engagement, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, inspiring setting.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of local and exotic wildlife
• Highly developed verbal communication customer service skills
• Highly developed problem solving skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to perform the duties of this position, including long periods of standing in one place and moving around the facility in various weather and environmental conditions
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or high school equivalency
• Some relevant experience working with the general public, tour groups, children and other program users
• Some experience delivering educational content such as leading activities or games with the general public, tour groups, or childre

• Create and lead a variety of educational programs including school and group programs, day camps, birthday parties
• Deliver drop-in programs for the general public which consist of roving, point interpretation, large group presentations and theatrical presentations
• Discuss program requirements with parents, teachers and group leaders prior to programs
• Implement overnight programs, virtual outreach programs to schools and festivals
• Supervise and direct the work of volunteers during programming
• Assist in the maintenance of artifacts, exhibits and program supplies as well as the care and handling of small animals involved with the programs
• Support a safe experience for all participants
• Set up and take down of program activities
• Independently complete administrative tasks
• Conduct other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or high school equivalency
• Some relevant experience working with the general public, tour groups, children and other program users
• Some experience delivering educational content such as leading activities or games with the general public, tour groups, or children