The Toledo Zoo - Employment Opportunities

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Employment Opportunties

Looking for an Employment Adventure?
Join the Zoo Crew! Most positions involve high visitor interaction and require upbeat, friendly people. We offer a flexible schedule, fun atmosphere, and discounts on food and merchandise. Check out the some of the positions we hire throughout the year:

For a current list of open positions, please contact us at 419-385-5721, ext 3039 or email us.
Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Food Service
Carnivore Cafe: Employees of the Cafe provide fast, friendly service in a cafeteria-style setting.
Positions:	Grill, Hospitality, Deli, Cooler
Job Functions:	Cleanup, Cook, Servers, Cashier, Food Prep

Catering Food Production: Employees prepare food for a variety of in-house catered events.
Positions:	Picnics, Box lunches, Weddings, Dinner Parties
Job Functions:	Dishwashers, Cold Prep, Hot Prep, Grill, Clean-up

Catering: Responsible for taking care of the client(s) and running catered events.
Positions:	Banquets, Picnics, Dinners, Weddings
Job Functions:	Set-up, Clean-Up, Tear-Down, Servers, Bartenders

Concessions: Fast-paced food service with high visitor interaction and accurate cash handling.
Positions:	Concession stands, Birthday parties, Vending
Job Functions:	Customer service, Food Prep, Cashier, Cleaning


Grounds
Grounds: Employees maintain zoo aesthetics, landscaping, bedding areas, and general zoo grounds. .Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver s license.
Positions:	Roamers, Horticulture
Job Functions:	Mowing, Planting, Clean-up, Trash collection

Membership
Membership Sales: Employees must be able to approach visitors and sell zoo memberships. Wage plus commission.
Positions:	On-grounds sales stadd
Job Functions:	Approach visitors, sell benefits of a Toledo Zoo Membership

Merchandise
Merchandise: Employees assist visitors with merchandise selections, provide outstanding customer .service, and accurate cash handling.
Positions:	Gift Shop, Gift Carts, Rentals, Photo Opportunties
Job Functions:	Stocking, Cashier, Cleaning, Customer Service

Park Operations
Park Operations: Employees take care of a variety of visitor needs throughout the zoo. .Outstanding customer service a must!
Positions:	Admissions, Parking, Rides, Patio Roamers, Greeters, Cashiers, Ride Operator
Job Functions:	Picnic area clean-up, Concert/Event set-up and clean-up, Parking attendant

Warehouse
Warehouse: Employees must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.
Positions:	Stocking, Stock selection, Drviers, Unloaders
Job Functions:	Stocking shelves, Unload Shipments, Deliveries within Zoo

For information on "Zoo Careers" please visit the following websites:
American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.

American Zoo and Aquarium Association