| Food Service Positions |
| Food Services Worker ** |
Rate of pay: $7.05/hour |
| Serve customers in various locations. Cashier, prepare fast food, bus tables and general cleaning. Pleasant guest interaction is a must. |
| Catering Wait Staff ** |
Rate of pay: $8.50/hour |
| Set-up, serve and clean-up for a variety of catered events from formal dinners to company picnics. Flexible hours Previous wait staff experience preferred. Zoo employees may not accept tips. |
| Kitchen Staff |
Rate of pay: $8.50/hour |
| Prepare food to serve at food outlets and catering events. Previous kitchen experience required. Must be at least 18 years old. |
| Dishwasher |
Rate of pay: $7.05/hour |
| Wash all dishes from restaurants to catering events Must be able to work flexible hours. |
Beer & Wine Server **
(Summer only) |
Rate of pay: $8.50/hour |
| Set-up area, pour, sell, act as alcohol monitors and area break-down during the Wednesday, Thursday, and Premium summer concert series. Must be over 21 years old and OLCC license must be obtained. |
| Admission Services Positions |
| Ticket Seller ** |
Rate of pay: $8.84/hour |
| Sell various admission tickets, scan tickets, and provide information to the guests. Excellent customer service and cashier experience are a pre-requisite. This is a union position and monthly dues are taken out. Must be at least 17 years old. Must be able to work weekends. |
| Lorikeet Staff |
Rate of pay: $8.00/hour |
| Sell nectar and monitor guest interaction with birds. Must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate a level of maturity and have cashier experience. |
Bus Greeter
(Spring only) |
Rate of pay: $8.00/hour |
| Greet the school buses and assist teachers by providing directions and instructions. Available only March – June and is usually 3 – 5 hour morning shift. Must be at least 18 years old. |
Zoomer Driver
(Limited number of positions) |
Rate of pay: $8.00/hour |
| Operate the shuttle to transport zoo visitors. Must be at least 18 years old and have: at least 2 years driving experience, a good driving record and valid driver’s license. |
| Warehouse and Custodial Services Positions |
Warehouse Worker
(Limited number of positions) |
Rate of pay: $8.50/hour |
| Deliver items zoo-wide and occasional off-site receiving. Must be able to list 50 lbs. Must be at least 18 years old and have: at least 2 years driving experience, a good driving record and a valid driver’s license. |
Litter Patrol
(Limited number of positions) |
Rate of pay: $7.05/hour |
| Walk around the zoo grounds sweeping up litter on guest pathways. Ability to complete tasks independently. Must be at least 16 years old. |
Custodial Laborer
(on-call) |
Rate of pay: $9.27/hour |
| Assisting is cleaning restrooms, litter picking, and sweeping of zoo grounds. Must be at least 18 years old. Able to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. |
Custodian
(on-call) |
Rate of pay: $10.41/hour |
| Cleaning restrooms, exhibits and office areas. Other responsibilities include custodial shifts such as floor work. Previous commercial custodial experience beneficial. Must be at least 18 years old & possess a valid driver’s license. |
| Safety and Security Positions |
| Part-time Security Officer |
Rate of pay: $9.75/hour |
| Assist in managing large crowds; assist with medical and police, enforcing all rules, regulations, and laws. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be DPSST certified. Prefer First Aid/CPR certification. Must have valid driver’s license. |
| Shuttle Driver (Summer Only) |
Rate of pay: $10.00/hour |
| Operate van to transport employees from shuttle lot to the zoo. Must be at least 18 years old and have: at least 2 years driving experience, good driving record and valid driver’s license. |
| Note: ** This position involves cash handling & may require a criminal background check for anyone |
