Seasonal Event Assistant
The part-time, seasonal Event Assistant supports the organization during private evening rentals at the zoo, Snooze at the Zoo overnight programs, and assists with zoo special events as needed.
The position will run from April through October.
Employer Friends of Zoo Boise
Reports to Director of Events and Experiences
Schedule Hours will range weekly depending upon scheduled events.
Some weeks have no events scheduled. No week will be scheduled for more than 40 hours in one week.
There are no guaranteed hours per week.
Private evening rentals of the zoo run from approximately 4:30–9:30pm.
Occasional adjustments may be needed.
Snooze at the Zoo overnights run from approximately 6:30pm –9:30am.
Job Duties Rentals
Coordinate operation of event and zoo activities. Events can include weddings, company picnics, client appreciation, prom, family celebrations, and others.
Greet event organizers and ensure set-up to contract specifications.
Greet volunteers and assist with schedule for the evening.
Count number of guests entering the zoo; ensure those entering are part of the event; submit final event attendance to Director of Events and Experiences.
Make public announcements as necessary.
Ensure proper closure of the zoo.
Snooze at the Zoo Overnights
Collect medical release forms for each participant
Review program guidelines with participants
Prepare and clean up evening snacks and breakfast for participants
Provide overnight staffing for zoo (overnight security is also on-site all night)
Assist guests with check-out in AM
Submit final event attendance and event summary to Director of Events and Experiences
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Superior organizational and oral communication skills
Capacity to work independently and in teams
Customer service oriented
Energy, humor, creativity, professionalism, maturity, and strong work ethic
A passion for conservation and the mission of Zoo Boise
Ability to be flexible with times and duties
U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
10. Pass a background check
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job the employee may regularly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., and will rarely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and smell.
Employees may be required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance.
Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases or other airborne matter.
Compensation This position pays $16.00 per hour and does not include benefits, vacation, or sick leave.
About Zoo Boise Zoo Boise is a 17-acre zoo located in beautiful Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise, Idaho.
It is home to over 300 animals from 100 species and receives 350,000 visitors annually.
Zoo Boise is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is dedicated to wildlife conservation. Zoo Boise is operated by Friends of Zoo Boise and the City of Boise’s Parks & Recreation Department.
The Friends of Zoo Boise is a 501(c)(3) membership organization that supports Zoo Boise in the area of animal acquisition, capital improvement projects, education programs, volunteer opportunities, and special events.
The goal of each of these components is to increase public awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the zoo, wild animals, animal habitats, species conservation, and the
To apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Elaine Gleaton, Director of Events and Experiences at egleaton@cityofboise.org
Applications must include all requested materials to be considered.
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The position will run from April through October.
Employer Friends of Zoo Boise
Reports to Director of Events and Experiences
Schedule Hours will range weekly depending upon scheduled events.
Some weeks have no events scheduled. No week will be scheduled for more than 40 hours in one week.
There are no guaranteed hours per week.
Private evening rentals of the zoo run from approximately 4:30–9:30pm.
Occasional adjustments may be needed.
Snooze at the Zoo overnights run from approximately 6:30pm –9:30am.
Job Duties Rentals
Coordinate operation of event and zoo activities. Events can include weddings, company picnics, client appreciation, prom, family celebrations, and others.
Greet event organizers and ensure set-up to contract specifications.
Greet volunteers and assist with schedule for the evening.
Count number of guests entering the zoo; ensure those entering are part of the event; submit final event attendance to Director of Events and Experiences.
Make public announcements as necessary.
Ensure proper closure of the zoo.
Snooze at the Zoo Overnights
Collect medical release forms for each participant
Review program guidelines with participants
Prepare and clean up evening snacks and breakfast for participants
Provide overnight staffing for zoo (overnight security is also on-site all night)
Assist guests with check-out in AM
Submit final event attendance and event summary to Director of Events and Experiences
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
Superior organizational and oral communication skills
Capacity to work independently and in teams
Customer service oriented
Energy, humor, creativity, professionalism, maturity, and strong work ethic
A passion for conservation and the mission of Zoo Boise
Ability to be flexible with times and duties
U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
10. Pass a background check
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job the employee may regularly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., and will rarely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and smell.
Employees may be required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance.
Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases or other airborne matter.
Compensation This position pays $16.00 per hour and does not include benefits, vacation, or sick leave.
About Zoo Boise Zoo Boise is a 17-acre zoo located in beautiful Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise, Idaho.
It is home to over 300 animals from 100 species and receives 350,000 visitors annually.
Zoo Boise is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is dedicated to wildlife conservation. Zoo Boise is operated by Friends of Zoo Boise and the City of Boise’s Parks & Recreation Department.
The Friends of Zoo Boise is a 501(c)(3) membership organization that supports Zoo Boise in the area of animal acquisition, capital improvement projects, education programs, volunteer opportunities, and special events.
The goal of each of these components is to increase public awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the zoo, wild animals, animal habitats, species conservation, and the
To apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Elaine Gleaton, Director of Events and Experiences at egleaton@cityofboise.org
Applications must include all requested materials to be considered.
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