Houston Zoo http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rss Houston Zoo http://www.houstonzoo.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.houstonzoo.org Copyright 2009 Houston Zoo Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@houstonzoo.org Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:20:39 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?121 Title: Senior Accountant Description: Performs complex accounting work related to financial reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and records all monthly payroll entries and accruals. Reviews and reconciles various financial accounts with monthly statements/reports. Assists with the preparation and reporting of the annual operating budget. Prepares various schedules and reports for the annual audit. Maintains fixed assets listing and prepares monthly depreciation entries. Reconciles operating bank accounts and books all entries for investment return. Performs specialized and complex accounting tasks, prepares reports and records as requested, and leads monthly close process. Provides employee training as needed. Assists with other duties as requested. Required Experience: KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field. Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?121 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:09:13 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?120 Title: Seasonal Off-Site Membership Sales Associate - Weekends Description: Provides customer service and sales support to the Membership Department and to Houston Zoo guests. This person works part-time, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, beginning 11/27/09 to 12/20/09 at the Galleria Mall. This position will require flexible hours and evenings as needed. Mall hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday only but may vary during the mall holiday hours. This position’s primary responsibility will be to provide customer service and sales support for guests interested in Zoo Memberships. As a part of the Off-Site Sales team, you will be working with other team members to achieve the Zoo’s membership goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with others to achieve membership goals. Serve as an ambassador of the Houston Zoo for all Zoo guests, informing them of upcoming events and special promotions. Sell new, renewal and gift memberships to the general public at the... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?120 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:12 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?119 Title: Interpretive Specialist Description: Through scripts, songs, games, storytelling, comedy, improvisation and physical theater the Interpretive Specialist provides and implements exciting, fun, recreational and educational opportunities regarding natural sciences. (zoology, ecology, conservation and animal husbandry) for Zoo guests with the goal of increasing an understanding and appreciation of the natural world. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and implements interpretive presentations and activities for pre-school to adult seniors to promote an understanding of and appreciation for the Zoo and the natural world. Assists with the scheduling and delivery of interpretive presentations and activities on a timely and routine basis. Assists in the evaluating of interpretation curriculum for appropriateness and effectiveness through sound zoo and education philosophies and support of the institution’s mission. Assists with the marketing of interpretation... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?119 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:04:04 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?118 Title: Volunteer Programs Coordinator Description: GENERAL SUMMARY: Oversees the Internship and Job Shadow program, plus assist with the daily oversight of all Zoo volunteers. The Internship program includes recruitment, selection, training, oversight, and evaluation of an Internship program for participants who are working towards a degree in their field of interest who work in virtually every area of the Zoo. There are also over 300 active volunteers at the Zoo, and the Volunteer Programs Coordinator interacts with volunteers on Zoo grounds, communicates with active and interested individuals via email and phone, and is part of the orientation and training process for both new and on-going volunteers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate with the Volunteer Programs Coordinator and Volunteer Project Coordinator the recruitment, orientation, scheduling, and management of regular volunteers for daily needs, special events, or other non-docent needs, including the development of adult... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?118 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:29:41 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?111 Title: Administrative Assistant I - Development Department Description: Provide administrative support to development department. Duties include letter processing and filing for all donation thank you letters, filing, faxing, and miscellaneous office duties. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and print daily in Raiser’s Edge software all thank you letters for donors. Manage letter tracking, ensuring all are signed, mailed and filed on a timely basis. Enter data in a timely manner into Raiser’s Edge (actions, letters, notes, etc.) Assist development department with mailings, list management, mail merges, events, copy materials, stuff envelopes, process invoices, etc. Prepare documents for weekly and miscellaneous meetings, and events. Create, track, and report all rsvp’s for development events in Raiser’s Edge. Prepare Asante packets and materials for staff as needed. Assist in any data entry, lists, misc. info needed into RE. Process mail for department twice... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?111 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?115 Title: Vice President of Education Description: This individual directs the Zoo’s Education Department and oversees the delivery of educational programming for multiple onsite and offsite venues, working with internal and external partners to provide strategic direction for the Education Department. This individual will support the Zoo’s goal of enhancing program offerings, managing its resources responsibly, and increasing the visibility of its educational messages within public and professional communities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the daily operations of the Zoo’s Education Department. Responsible for the selection, development, supervision, and evaluation of direct reports. Ensures the development and tracking of departmental budgets, managing controllable costs, and maximizing revenue generation. Prepares and submits departmental reports documenting program participation, financials, and other information as requested. Oversees and supports the analysis,... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?115 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT Jobs http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?19 Title: Horticulture Technician I Description: The Houston Zoo Horticulture Department is searching for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative individual to join our group. Our new Horticulture Technician will perform duties such as installation of exciting and underutilized plants, watering, weeding, removal of invasive plants, pruning, fertilization, grading and other tasks needed for general care and maintenance of planted areas. RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors plant material to ensure plant health Installs plantings and vegetation in accordance with instructions provided Assists in gathering daily browse for herbivorous animal collection Cleans and maintains zoo plantings both inside and outside of exhibits providing a pleasing and lush horticulture environment around the zoo Provides regular intensive maintenance of plant material, such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding and performing other projects as required Required Experience: Two years of... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/j/?19 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT