Education Interpreter

at  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority TRCA

POSITION DETAILS:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $26.36/hr, Max = $30.56/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 1 year
Hours of work: Variable
Work location: Toronto Zoo
Division: Education and Training
Business unit: Kortright Programs
Travel: None
Remote Work: None

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience working with children in a group setting
• Experience working with large groups in delivering programs and activities
• Previous experience delivering environmental, nature or historical programs

Knowledge/Skill/Ability – Competencies

• Knowledge of, natural history, or environmentally related discipline
• Ability to deliver programs/information to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Experience interacting and connecting with persons of various social, cultural, or economic backgrounds; at ease with a variety of audiences
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations
• Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs

• Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various ages and audiences
• Ensures program equipment/supplies including artifacts are well maintained, clean and stored appropriately
• Provides support in program development and administrative tasks as required