Join Our Team

Job description:

Join our team and ignite a passion for wildlife, education, and outdoor adventure in young minds! In this dynamic role, you will create engaging activities and memorable experiences for children during our summer Zoo Camp Program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your love of animals, education, and working with children in a lively, supportive environment. Zoo camp runs Monday-Friday from June 22-August 21.

Responsibilities

· Create and implement day-to-day Zoo Camp activities

· Serve as manager on duty for Zoo Camp

· Keep record of all incident reports and communicate all incidents with the parents and camp director

· Oversee the creation of all enrichment projects and communicate implementation with the animal care department

· Develop and coordinate activities with the animal care department

· Oversee Zoo Camp daily schedule and communicate effectively with parents

· Oversee drop off and pick-up

· Ensure safety of campers both in The Zoo and off site (in Forest Park)

· Follow established procedures and safety regulations

· Assist children with daily crafts, activities, and games

· Assist staff with animal encounters and interactions

· Assist in creating activities that follow weekly themes provided by Camp Coordinator and Camp Director

· Participate in staff training and meetings

· Communicate with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions

· Maintain a clean camp area including tent spaces and camp sheds

· Promptly inform camp director when supplies are low

· Utilize Discord app to communicate important updates and information as needed

· Effectively communicate updates and important information with camp staff

· Participate in weekly meetings with the camp director and education programs manager

· Other Zoo Camp related tasks as assigned by the camp director

Requirements:

· Must have at least one year of experience working with children ages 6-13

· Must have at least one year of hands-on animal handling/animal education experience

· Must be least 18 years of age

· Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, etc.)

· Must be able to successfully pass all background checks

Preferred:

· Current first aid, CPR, medication administration certification

· Experience in a supervisory role with children/young adults

· Day Camp Director Certification (American Camp Association or other equivalent governing body)

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 16.50/hour

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Savannah Marcotte at camp@forestparkzoo.com.

Job description:

Join our team as a Zoo Camp Counselor and ignite a passion for wildlife, education and outdoor adventure in young minds! In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging activities and create memorable experiences for children during our summer Zoo Camp Program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your love of animals, education, and working with children in a lively, supportive environment. Zoo Camp runs Monday-Friday from June 22 to August 21. 

Responsibilities

· Ensure safety of campers both in The Zoo and off-site (within Forest Park)

· Follow established procedures and safety regulations

· Assist children with daily crafts, activities, and games

· Assist staff with animal encounters and interactions

· Assist in creating activities that follow weekly themes provided by Camp Coordinator and Camp Director

· Participate in staff training and meetings

· Communicate with parents, providing updates where required and answering questions

· Maintain a clean camp area including tent spaces and camp sheds

· Promptly inform camp coordinator and/or camp director when supplies are low

· Utilize Discord app to communicate important updates and information as needed

Requirements:

· Must have at least one year of experience working with children ages 6-13

· Must be least 18 years of age

· Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, etc.)

· Must be able to successfully pass all background checks

Preferred:

· Current first aid, CPR, medication administration certification

· Experience in a supervisory role with children/young adults

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15/hour

Must apply on Indeed.

Job Description:

The Zoo in Forest Park is hiring part-time, seasonal customer service staff for the Ticket Booth, Gift Shop and Education Center. The Zoo is open from the end of March through October. These positions would work scheduled days from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in The Zoo's Ticket Booth and Gift Shop, or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Education Center. Must have weekend availability. Students and those seeking part-time summer employment are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet guests and answer common questions
• Ensure guests are following all Zoo rules
• Manage the point-of-sale system in both the ticket booth and gift shop
• Handle money and process credit cards with accuracy and proper recordkeeping
• Open and close the gift shop, restocking, and tidying throughout the day
• Basic inventory management

Qualifications:

• Interest in animals and willingness to learn about the animals within our facility
• Willingness to handle certain animals for guest encounters
• Punctuality
• Problem-solving skills
• A high level of verbal communication skills
• Availability: We are open 7 days a week in the summer months. Weekend availability is required
• Some prior customer service or cashier experience preferred but not required.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Must apply on Indeed.