ZooScaper Volunteer Program (Unpaid)
Kansas-City-Zoo-
Location: Kansas City, MO Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1120 # of Openings: 1
ZOOSCAPER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT
HorticultureLOCATION
Zoo-WidePURPOSE
Under general supervision, Zooscaper Volunteers assist with a variety of projects within the Horticulture Department. Projects range from light physical duties such as planting, watering, weeding, and mulching, to more physically demanding projects such as moving deadfall and clearing brush. This position also supports day‑of operations and logistics for short‑term volunteer groups participating in horticulture projects.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Duties (60%) Assists with maintaining Zoo & Aquarium’s landscaping and horticultural areas, including: Weeding, mulching, trimming, leaf clean‑up, and general landscape maintenance. Supplementary watering. Removing insects from indoor plants. Maintaining flower and landscape beds. Plant propagation and installation. Removing dead plants and other debris from pots and flower beds. Day‑of Operations Duties (40%) Assists with day‑of operations and logistics for short‑term volunteer group projects, including: Gathering, organizing, and storing tools for project. Explaining, monitoring, and helping with project. Communicating the Zoo & Aquarium’s conservation and sustainability mission, as it relates to the group volunteer project.- This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
- All volunteers must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be evaluated to enable volunteers with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position, absent undue hardship.
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT
This position is appointed for a period of three months. After three months, the position may be reappointed at the discretion of the supervisor. Additionally, note that year‑long opportunities are based on area needs, and supervisor discretion.TIME COMMITMENT
The schedule for this position primarily occurs on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, 8:30 – 12:30 pm and/or 11:30 – 3:30 pm, but may vary seasonally and based on team needs. This volunteer position must average a minimum of 3 shifts per month during their appointment.QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 16 years old. Willing to get dirty and be in all weather extremes. Must have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment and complete assigned tasks. Must be able to lift 25 pounds with or without assistance, assistance depending upon task or role. Must pass a background screening.SUPPORT
Training for this position will be provided. In addition, the Volunteer Contact and Area Manager will be available for questions and assistance.DRESS CODE
Neutral colored pants or shorts, provided shirt, comfortable close‑toed shoes, and weather‑appropriate outerwear. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas-City-Zoo-Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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