Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - Youth Volunteer Assistant

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium seeks to hire a full-time seasonal Youth Volunteer Assistant to join the Conservation Engagement team.  The Youth Volunteer Assistant will collaborate with the Youth Volunteer Coordinator to schedule, co-supervise, and further develop programing for youth volunteers (ages 14-18).

Essential Duties

• Facilitate restorative justice practices
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth under supervision
• Set and hold boundaries with youth participants
• Consistently facilitate opportunities for growth with youth participants
• Demonstrate interest in supporting individual youth’s differentiated needs 
• Schedule and co-supervise 75 -100 youth in settings such as meetings, trainings, active volunteering, shuttles, and off-site educational experiences. 
• Assist in program development, training and evaluation of youth ranging in age from 14 years to 18 years. 
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Engagement Specialist for maintenance of volunteer and education databases, and basic administrative and clerical duties.  
• Additional duties include creating and implementing interpretive presentations and informal interactions for the general public, special event coordination and other duties as assigned. 

For a full job description and how to apply please visit Tacoma Metro Parks Jobs