Top 5 Zoo Jobs in Richmond, Va

ZOO CREW TEAM MEMBER, Guest Services Department
Metro Richmond Zoo —Moseley, VA
- $12.77 - $14.00 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Opportunities for advancement
ZOOKEEPER, Animal Care Department
Metro Richmond Zoo —Moseley, VA
- $16 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Medication administration
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
LABORER, Maintenance & Construction Department
Metro Richmond Zoo —Moseley, VA
- From $14 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Carpentry
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
Gym Manager
Metro Richmond Zoo —Moseley, VA
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
- Profit sharing
- Gym membership
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SKILLED TRADES WORKER, Maintenance & Construction Department
Metro Richmond Zoo —Moseley, VA
- From $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Store discount
- Paid holidays

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ZOO CREW TEAM MEMBER, Guest Services Department

Metro Richmond Zoo -
Moseley, VA

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Job Details

Seasonal | Full-time
$12.77 - $14.00 an hour

Benefits

Store discount
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Driving

Full Job Description

MENT Guest Services  R

S TO Operation Managers  P

TE Starting at $12.77-$14.00/hr based on experience  E

/NON-EXEMPT Non-exempt  E

MENT LENGTH Year-round part-time and seasonal positions available Care

advancement opportunities available based on performance ABOU

THE ORGANIZATION The

etro Richmond Zoo’s mission is to promote animal conservation and inspire guests by providing up-close, educational encounters with the wild. The zoo is situated on 150 acres of land and is home to over 2,000 animals representing 190 species from around the world. The zoo is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and is well-known for its conservation programs for cheetahs, African penguins, and Diana monkeys POSI

ON SUMMARY Zoo

rew team members provide the front-line service of the park. Team members are responsible for creating memorable experiences for our guests by providing exceptional service. Opportunities to learn and provide leadership and training to fellow team members can be achieved. This is a guest services position and not an animal care position. ESSENT

IAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 90% o

time: The

ajority of time will be spent focusing on providing and enhancing the guest experience by opening, operating, and closing the public facilities of the park. Cleaning restrooms and picking up trash are important tasks to keep our facilities presentable and ready for guests. The

reas team members work in are organized into 6 divisions: 1. G

est Services Oper

e a register and sell daily tickets to guests Sell
ide tickets and animal food Commu
icate zoo information to guests entering the park Help
uests purchase zoo memberships Monit
r the budgie bird exhibit, giraffe feeding area, and children’s petting area to ensure guests are respectful of animals 2. G

t Shop Orga

ze and restock merchandise Help
uests purchase souvenirs Opera
e carousel ride 3. F

d Services Take

ood orders Prepa
e cold and hot foods: ice cream, shaved ice, hot dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, etc. Maint
in cleanliness of food equipment 4. T

etop Zoofari Moni

r guests on zipline course Inspe
t the course Train
guests how to safely navigate the adventure park Clean
up after farm animals in zipline area Secur
harnesses on guests safely 5. R

e Operation Oper

e the sky lift Drive
the train and provide an educational, narrated tour Clean
up after animals in the children’s petting area 6. P

jects/Maintenance Prov

e assistance to grounds keeping Provi
e assistance to exhibit renovations Provi
e assistance to new exhibit construction 10% o

time: Some

time will be spent helping the zoo with other needs. PHYS

AL REQUIREMENTS Zoo

rew team members must have the ability to: Lift

0lbs Walk
nd stand and bend over for long periods of time Perfo
m duties for 8 hours a day Have
full range of motion in the back and all extremities QUALI

ICATIONS Zoo

rew team members must: Be a

least 16 years old Be at
least 18 years old for ride operation and some Treetop Zoofari responsibilities Be se
f-motivated in work ethic Be ab
e to work outdoors in all weather from 0°F to over 100°F Be ab
e to communicate clearly in written and verbal forms Be ab
e to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively Be ab
e to handle multiple tasks Be ab
e to work independently and as part of a team Have
reat attention to detail HOURS

Varia

le hour employment Up to
40 hours a week (Zoo does not offer overtime hours) Monda
- Saturday work week Up to
5 days a week Holid
y availability required PERKS

AND BENEFITS Free

oo and zipline tickets Food
nd merchandise discounts Work
ear animals Day-t
me hours (no nights) No Su
days required Flexi
le schedule Varia
le work tasks Fast-
aced: no dull moments Work
utdoors and indoors Caree
advancement opportunities ALCOH

L AND DRUG TESTING Team

members may not arrive on duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Since this position is a safety-sensitive position, team members may be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. DISC

IMER This

job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the team member. All team members are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisors. HOW

APPLY 1 Co

plete employment application 2 Pr

pare resume and optional cover letter 3 Dr

p o

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zoo jobs in richmond, va

ZOO CREW TEAM MEMBER, Guest Services Department

ZOOKEEPER, Animal Care Department

LABORER, Maintenance & Construction Department

Gym Manager

SKILLED TRADES WORKER, Maintenance & Construction Department