Seasonal Volunteer Program Support
3 weeks ago
**Branch: Learning & Engagement**
**Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour**
**Duration: Approx. April 2025-September 2025 (Non-Permanent)**
**Hours of Work: 40 hours per week**
Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people, animals, and conservation science to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.
**Responsibilities**:
- Assists Interpretation Coordinator in maintaining clean, neat and tidy interpretive areas, and an organized, labeled, biofact collection.
- On a daily basis, circulates around to all volunteer areas to interact with volunteers and ensure they are comfortable, and everything is operating smoothly. Reports/removes any interpretive materials that are in need of repair/reworking, and relays any other issues related to interpretation at the stations to the Coordinators.
- Operates interpretive stations as needed to model interpretive technique to Volunteer interpreters and support Volunteer Services' commitment to providing an engaging interpretive experience in numerous areas.
- Assists in maintaining / renewing interpretive stations and other educational static displays as necessary.
- Assists in the co-ordination of new programs or projects as required.
- Assists in the production of educational materials / resources required by the volunteers.
- Assists with monthly Volunteer meetings and newsletters where required.
- Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
**Qualifications**:
- Enrolled in post-secondary education; preferably in the field of education and/or biology and/or non-profit administration.
- Training and/or experience in natural/cultural heritage interpretation an asset.
- Volunteer Management Programs/Certificate an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of plants/animals/conservation issues, and the ability to pass this information on to others.
- Prior experience as a volunteer/working in a similar position in a volunteer-based organization preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Proven organizational ability when working with groups of people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
- Capable of maintaining accurate, up to date, and comprehensive records.
- Knowledge of and ability to use basic office equipment and proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
- Proven writing skills to allow for the preparation of resource materials, training materials, articles / newsletters, correspondence, and concise but accurate reports.
- Knowledge of the Toronto Zoo and its exhibits an asset.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and evenings.
- The Toronto Zoo values the importance of inclusive recruitment practices and strives to create a workplace that reflects and celebrates the rich diversity of our city. Please let us know if you require specific accommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process. _
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