Job Description

Job Location Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE 68107 Position Type Seasonal Job Category Education

Job Title: Zooventure Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours: Part-time (Wednesday - Sunday; April 1 – September 30, 2026)

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

The Zooventure Coordinator is responsible for the creation and implementation of an educational, safe, skill-building, and fun curriculum for youth participating in the Zooventure career development program. They also oversee the daily operation of the conservation education Zooventure program. The Coordinator will work to create a quality work study program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that blends career exploration and conservation education with practical work experience, providing a unique opportunity for youth interested in zoological career fields. The Coordinator will also provide all necessary support for the daily delivery of the Zooventure program to Zoo visitors by work study students. This position reports directly to the Interpretation and Visitor Experience Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Develop and deliver work study training curriculum.
• Recruit work study participants.
• Ensure ongoing support and supervision for all work study participants.
• Supply management.
• Oversee daily administrative, operational, and logistical activities of the Zooventure program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Highly organized.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate youth.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Enjoy working independently and effectively manage time during both slow and hectic periods.
• Independent thinker and proactive problem solver.

Qualifications:

• Experience with youth leadership preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Experience with nature interpretation preferred.
• Experience with customer service preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including a motor vehicle report.

Education and

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, and travel up to two (2) miles at a time.
• Use hands to manipulate and handle.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk or hear.
• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to inclement weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.

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