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
Priority 2- Communication
Priority 3- Program Support and Area/resource Maintenance
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:
Schedule Availability: This position requires Saturday/Sunday workdays and evening availability for night events. Schedules will be provided with 3 weeks or more advance notice.
Licenses/Certifications: None
Benefits
Application Process and Timelines
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $19.30 (hourly).
Benefits
Application Process and Timelines
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to speak, understand, and communicate in English effectively, in person and in writing. Ability to hear adequately in person and by phone, in personal and group settings, occasionally with a moderate to loud noise level.
Ability to work with, and process information from, a variety of individuals and media (e.g., computers, projected images, printed materials), and sitting and/or standing up to 9 hours per day.
Mobility necessary to access various offices and a wide variety of meeting and zoo settings. Mobility necessary to perform a variety of tasks that involve standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, occasionally climbing stairs or using an elevator, possibly reaching chest high and overhead for materials, and the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to reach for, move and/or lift up to 25 pounds and the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Requires working outside in weather conditions that may be inclement and/or exposed to fumes, airborne particles and/or chemicals. This position may have contact with animals and/or exposure to zoonotic diseases.
Application Process & Timelines
Resumes / Completed applications must be submitted by April 7, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately. DZCA reserves the right to close the position before this date.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by law.