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The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the upcoming summer zoo camp season. Our June - July Summer Camp program is for children who are rising 1st graders - 12th graders

Camp Counselors are needed Monday through Friday to engage young campers with educational programming through interactive games, tours, animal encounters and crafts. Prior experience working with the public, especially children, whether formal or informal, is highly desirable.

Important Dates:

Camp Dates: June 1 - July 31, 2026; (Off week of July 4th)

Training: May 26 - May 30, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate educational programming, including activities and crafts
• Ensure the safety and well-being of program participants
• Organize and maintain program materials and supplies
• Manage groups of program participants
• Present live animals to program participants
• Provide direction to Camp Counselor Assistants
• Maintain clean and safe spaces and follow all safety protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned
• For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light: Manipulate, move, and transfer up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects. This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time but also may require movement across uneven terrain on Zoo grounds.

Physical Environment: This position is occasionally exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions. Counselors will be exposed to fluorescent and dim lighting and various allergens including but not limited to pollen, grass/hay, dust, hair, dander, and nuts.

The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Chattanooga Zoo has adopted a smoke-free campus to serve as a leader in promoting a healthy workplace and environment.

Chattanooga Zoo is a member of the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace program. This position requires pre-employment screenings which will include: a background check and drug screen.