Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide - Per Diem

The Bergen County Zoo is currently seeking to fill two or more per-diem positions. Per-diem educators report to full-time education staff and their primary responsibility is the teaching of curriculum to both private and public groups. Another essential function is performing all duties necessary to provide our guests with outstanding birthday party experiences, therefore Party Host must work weekends. Per-diem educators work 19 hours per week

Position Responsibilities

• Perform all duties required of birthday party programs.
• Create animal art for party child present.
• Maintain party material inventory and order materials as necessary through Zoo Office Manager.
• Assemble goody bags as necessary.
• Assist with Special Events held on the weekends. Assist with amphitheater shows as time allows.
• Maintain records of party attendance and scheduling.
• Create educational props, including crafts.
• Maintain a clean and organized working space.
• Occasional organizational and clerical tasks.
• Light facility maintenance.
• Attend all staff trainings.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team member.
• Project a professional image that reflects positively on the Zoo and County of Bergen.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned

The County of Bergen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person