Interpreter /customer service

Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre promotes wolf conservation throughout the natural environment. We value the role these carnivores play in nature and we strive to provide a one-of-a-kind, quality experience to the public as we support conservation though education.

What will you do in this job?

• As an Interpretive Guide at Northern Lights, you will be required to learn and present a 25-minute interpretive program about our wolves, wild wolves, and conservation of wolves in Canada and around the world. Once learned, you will be giving this program in rotation with other staff members throughout the day. 
• Greeting customers in the giftshop, managing the crowds as they enter/ exit the gift shop area and directing customers around the property.
• Taking payments in cash for entry and sales. 
• Working on administration jobs such as answering emails, printing, research for newsletters, and the booking of Blackwolf Photography Wolf Walks.
• Yard work including lawn mowing, raking leaves, picking weeds,  Shoveling snow ,maintenance of the enclosures and the property, prepping meat for feedings and cleaning up in the enclosures. 
• Opening and closing daily duties of the centre.

Requirements?

• Public speaking skills. On-the-job training is provided. Able to communicate with both adults and children
• Good physical strength and ability.
• Self motivated, can think on your feet, attention to detail and openness to change is required.
• Team player with good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills 
• Working conditions: Dress accordingly for weather conditions. Most of the work will be done in an outdoor setting. 
• Schedule varies. May include mornings, evenings and/or weekends.