Qualified teens will be selected

through a competitive JOIN THE TEAM

interview process to join the
award-winning W.I.L.D.
Program. This program seeks to
offer a year-round enriching,
paid position for teens to refine
their sense of confidence,
responsibility, leadership
capabilities, and public
speaking skills. Teens will play,
learn, and work as a part of our
If you know a teen who would be
Education staff to support our
an asset to this zoo program,
goals of culturally representing please nominate them or have
and inspiring everyone within them contact us!
our reach to deepen their
relationship with wildlife and
CHRISTOPHER CONNER
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W.I.L.D. Program Coordinator
W.I.L.D. Stewards will give back (904) 757 - 4463 x484 The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
to our community by creating wildprogram@jacksonvillezoo.org is seeking nominations and
and delivering free educational applications for youth
presentations using live employment opportunities for
teens from diverse cultural and
animals at locations within the
economic backgrounds to work in
community. our Education Department.
W.I.L.D. Steward Qualifications:
Be 14 - 18 years old by June 1, 2019 W.I.L.D. STEWARD RESPONSIBILITIES
In High School (Can Be Rising Senior)
W.I.L.D. Stewards will commit to one year of employment in the Zoo’s Education Department.
Have parental consent and letter of interest Stewards will deliver educational presentations with live animals, biological artifacts and
Commit to working an average of 29 hours a interactive activities at locations throughout the community. This will take place through:
week in the summer, and an average of 8
hours a week during the school year

Commit to Tues. through Sat. schedule

PU BL I C SPEA K I NG:
Must report to work on time
Using interpretive skills to deliver effective messaging

Have an email address and/or phone Engaging in conservation conversations

number used for work-related
Serve as Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens brand ambassador
communications JZG On-Grounds Event Westside Career Fair
Develop and present educational programs using live animals Summer 2018 Oct. 2018
Commit to teamwork, safety, education, and
bettering the environment.
L E ADER S HIP D E VE L OPM EN T:
Strong work ethic; Willing to try your best
Establishing an inclusive culture
Physically able to work in a variety of
Mentoring by W.I.L.D. Ambassadors
conditions indoor or outdoor.
Determining leadership strengths and most effective
Ability to life 25 lbs., bend, stoop and stand collaborative style JZG Career Awareness Day APR Career Fair
Nov. 2017 Oct. 2018

Willing and able to verbally express concepts

to the team and public
W I LD I MM ER S IO N:
Willing and able to work with a variety of Understanding the role of zoos in conservation in wildlife and
wild place
animals, including insects, reptiles and
amphibians Handling and presenting a wide-variety of animals ranging
from snakes to cockroaches
Demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, FYCCN Kayaking Adventure McCoy Creek Festival
Nature adventures: Kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping 2017 Nov. 2018
and willingness to learn, grow and develop