At Lincoln Children’s Zoo, our mission is to enrich lives through interaction with living things. We provide a hands-on experience for more than 250,000 guests per year and care for over 400 creatures. We foster a love of the natural world through camps and programs, and help families make memories by producing special events and experiences throughout the year.
As a team, we are serious about using our Core Values to guide our actions:
1. We are there for each other.
2. We generate enthusiasm.
3. We are humble.
4. We go above and beyond.
Position Summary:Lincoln Children’s Zoo is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Zoo Lights team. The Zoo Lights Ground and Ladder Crew Member will be responsible for assembling lights, displays, and other decorations for the Zoo.
This part-time seasonal position will run from July 2026, through March 2027. The anticipated working schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.
Essential Job Functions
- Report to Lift Operator on-site during installation projects.
- Support Lift Operator by retrieving materials, executing support tasks, and ensuring a safe ground-level work environment.
- Safely operate and maneuver a 12-foot ladder to install lights on trees, bushes, fences, and other elevated surfaces through the Zoo.
- Uphold the Zoo’s safety policies and procedures to ensure guest safety during the assembling and installation of lights, displays, and other decorations.
- Provide guests with basic zoo information, directions, and assistance as needed.
- Communicate frequently with Zoo Lights staff via radio, intercom, or cell phone.
- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Willing to work outdoors in a semi-heated location.
- An eye for artistic detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds frequently, and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. The employee must be able to sustain physical labor for a full work day.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to both indoor and outdoor conditions. Exposure to inclement weather, rough terrain, dust, dirt, and other allergens are common. Winter conditions often include snow and ice. Conditions may be slippery due to wet surfaces, snow, ice, mud or loose gravel, sand, and dirt. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can increase to a loud volume. ase to a loud volume.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
