Tarleton State Experience @ Fossil Rim - FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER : Job Details

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER invites applicants for the position:

Tarleton State Experience @ Fossil Rim

This is for Tarleton Students Only!!!

Summary/Purpose of Position: As part of the Tarleton State Experience at Fossil Rim (TSE) program, applicants must have the required recommendation by the designated Tarleton faculty before applying. This position is a learning opportunity through a joint venture between Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Fossil Rim) and Tarleton State University. Participants in the TSE will be part of a program that is responsible for engaging guests in the environment by applying knowledge gained through Fossil Rim seminars/job shadowing and Tarleton courses.

Description of Position: The responsibilities of TSE participants include, but are not limited to the following:

* Ensure excellent guest service and professionalism.

* Engage guests in discovering the environment through the creation and presentation of interpretive tours and programming.

* Maintain all required training, seminars, and certifications for this position.

* Help develop and present environmental engagement programs based on knowledge gained from both Tarleton and Fossil Rim classes and seminars.

* Participate in learning opportunities about wildlife/environmental careers and zoological operations.

* Utilize Point of Sale Systems and show accuracy of sales transactions.

* Maintain equipment and supplies.

* Ensure accuracy and proficiency of knowledge regarding all aspects of Fossil Rim's operations, including policies, procedures, and animal/ environmental information and programming.

Experience and Qualities Required:

* Ability to deliver professional, friendly, and helpful customer service to all guests and staff.

* Knowledge of environmental/conservation concepts and/or willingness to learn.

* Ability to facilitate guests' environmental engagement through personal insights, interpretive learning, and interpersonal skills.

* Current enrollment in Tarleton State University and recommendation from designated Tarleton State University faculty.

* Organized, well spoken, and effective communicator.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision

Work Requirements:

* Up to 29-hour week requiring flexibility. Available to work on weekends and holidays.

* Adherence to and understanding of Employee Handbook, Risk Management Plan, corporate procedures and policies, departmental mission and goals, and Fossil Rim mission, values and goals.

* Ability to stand for long periods of time

* Ability to lift up to 50lbs

* Ability to work outside for several hours at a time in weather ranging from extreme heat (100F+) to extreme cold (0F) and in wet conditions.

* Good driving record and valid Driver's License. Must be 21 years of age or older.

We are a Non-Profit organization and an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected classification under federal and state law.

Fossil Rim is an at will and equal opportunity employer. It should be noted that it is company policy to conduct background checks on potential new employees, inclusive of testing for drugs and controlled substance use.