Bilingual (Spanish) Community Programs Assistant (FT, 4 months)

Position Details:

• Start Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

• End Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

• Schedule: 40 hr/wk, Tuesday-Saturday. Some evening work is required.

• Location: Time will be split between Tracy Aviary At Liberty Park and the Nature Center at Pia Okwai. Travel to offsite locations is also required, with carpooling in work vehicles available.

• Compensation: $17.50/hr

• Benefits: Paid sick leave, access to health insurance, and employee discount on all food, merchandise, and special events at Tracy Aviary.

Primary Duties: 

• Lead activities at community events, give presentations about birds and nature, and assist with other classes. Lessons plans and mentor support will be provided.
• Nurture the Aviary’s relationships with various community members and organizations through activities such as attending meetings, participating in community events, and maintaining communication.
• Maintain the department’s presentation materials, which may include non-human animal remains. Cultural accommodations can be made for this duty.
• Engage guests with site interpretation. Engage guests in forming personal connections with birds and nature through educational conversations at Aviary exhibits.
• Assist the Community Programs Coordinator with other projects as assigned.

Please note that these positions do not involve any direct contact with living animals.

How to Apply:

Applications are being accepted immediately. Positions are open until filled. No telephone calls please. Send a cover letter which connects your life experience to your interest and qualifications for this job, resume, and contact information for three references to Education Manager Kylie Jones-Greenwood (they/them) at KylieJ@tracyaviary.org. 

View the entire job description at https://tracyaviary.org/employment/