Position Overview

The Maintenance Worker performs installation, repair and improvements of park equipment and facilities. Also assists the Project Manager in the completion of capital and other special park projects. This position requires more advanced maintenance ability including ability to work with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Position Goal

The goal of the Maintenance Worker is to maintain the utility of the park and its facilities by performing maintenance tasks as assigned by the department supervisor or as needed by the project manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance of drive thru including road, fence, and building repairs
• Performs general maintenance of village area including exhibits, walkways, and fence repairs
• Assists in the construction of park buildings including pens, shelters, and feeders
• Performs digging, trenching, shoveling, and other manual labor
• Responds to service calls requiring more advanced maintenance knowledge and skill
• Assists in the installation, repair, and upgrade of park equipment
• Operates park machinery and equipment
• Hauls various materials throughout park
• Cleans, organizes and properly stores tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana
• Candidates must agree to a background check
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to bend and lift
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work in a team or independently
• At least two years previous experience performing general maintenance

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits after 60 days
• Aflac benefits
• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave and paid time off
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

 

Position Overview

The Education Department is currently accepting applications for an Education Keeper with great people skills, a passion for animals and education, and an energetic, positive personality. The Education position directly assists the Education Supervisor in coordinating daily operations of the Education Department and is responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs including interpretation as well as the management of the department’s animal collection.

The Education Keeper position is responsible for the husbandry and well-being of all species allocated to the department. Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning enclosures, diet preparation, handling of all education animal collection, behavioral conditioning, daily enrichment, and medical care and admission of drugs under the direction of the Veterinarian team and Education Supervisor.

This position creates curriculum for camps and classes, runs day camps and homeschool programs, presents public outreach programs, conducts guided tours, overnight camps, and creates social media posts, flyers and posters. Other responsibilities include professional networking, public relations, and public speaking. The Educator will work with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department’s unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal keeping duties extending to all animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance functions and ensures that established husbandry standards are met.
• Handles education animal collection as trained.
• Suggests daily behavioral enrichment and training programs.
• Observes and communicates health, diet, animal behavior, and other husbandry needs of the department’s collection to the Education Director.
• Dispenses drugs and treatments prescribed by authorized Veterinarian.
• Assists in capture, restraint, and transport of animals in the department.
• In the absence of the Lead Educator and Education Supervisor, performs the duties of the supervisor in charge during emergency procedures in a Code as needed.
• Monitors the public ensuring the safety of visitors and animals.
• Remains current with new husbandry methodologies, techniques, and programs in order to transfer appropriate information and knowledge to zoo staff through meetings and keeper training programs.
• Assists supervisor in overseeing and training new staff in protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists the supervisor in updating and writing of new protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists supervisor in animal introductions.
• Participates in guest/public outreach programs, creates curriculum for camps and classes.
• Runs day camps as well as overnight camps.
• Conducts guided tours.
• Creates social media posts, flyers and posters.
• Works with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department's unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.
• Serves on special committees, for example, the Wildlife Safari Conservation Committee, or the Safety Committee, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good physical health.Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.Ability to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outdoors and indoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana and annual tuberculosis tests.
• Candidate must agree to a background check
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a minimum 3-year history and clean driving record.
• Ability to remain a flexible, motivated, good communicator and dedicated team player.
• Requires strong animal care, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Prefer 1-year experience in work relevant to animals. 1-year experience as a formal or an informal educator or interpreter

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits after 60 days
• Aflac benefits
• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave and paid time off
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

Position Overview

The Safari Guide greets park guests, hands out village schedules, promotes events and answer basic guest questions. They direct the guest to Guest Services for registration, memberships, encounters or more in-depth questions. The Safari Guide is responsible for operating the Wildlife Safari train as well as drive guests on encounter vehicles.

Position Goal

The goal of the Safari Guide is to create a positive, fun, and professional impression of the park while upselling additional services. They are expected to demonstrate outstanding customer service skills, promote park benefits, provide pleasant train rides and other services as appropriate, and acquire extensive park knowledge to answer questions and advise guests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in enthusiastic and sincere manner
• Distribute the daily encounter schedule
• Upsell park services as appropriate e.g. memberships, encounters, facility rental, etc.
• Answer guest questions
• Inspect vehicles, making sure they have gas and are ready for the day’s encounters
• Have the appropriate vehicle at the curb ready for the encounters
• Must use proper radio etiquette with Guest Services and animal departments of the number of guests signed up for encounters as well as encounter departures
• Help guests on and off vehicles and follow safety protocols
• Parks encounters vehicles in appropriate areas at the end of the day
• Conduct daily train and track safety inspection
• Check train fluids, wheels, safety belts and train cars for functionality

Qualifications

• Have a current driver license for at least three years and clean driving record
• Outgoing, self-motivated, good with people,and possess outstanding customer service skills.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to pass drug test, including marijuana
• Candidate must agree to a background check

Benefits

• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

Position Overview

The Restaurant Worker is an all-around position who greets guests, takes orders, scoops ice cream, food prep, cooks orders, clean dishes, and keeps work area clean. Must have an outgoing personality while maintaining a professional work environment. The Restaurant Worker may also work in the Snack Shack with similar duties as prepping, stocking, and transacting food orders. The scheduled shift requires weekday and weekend availability and working the full operating hours.

Responsibilities

Cashier

• Greet customers with a happy face and taking orders
• Using a cash register, processing cash and credit receipts
• Balances daily receipts
• Communicate with cook staff during busy time while multitasking
• Checks cooked food is up to quality and standards
• Serving hard ice cream, differentiating between different scoop sizes

Cook

• Grilling food and operating fryers in a safe, efficient manner
• Use courteous communication with staff during busy time, while performing multiple tasks
• Serve food at the correct temperature and to guest satisfactory

Overall

• Opening and closing restaurant or Snack Shack, prepping each station
• Cleaning tables, wiping, vacuuming and washing windows
• Restocking food supplies, napkins, and filling sauce containers
• Hand wash dishes and operating industrial dishwasher
• Providing breaks and lunch coverage to areas needed
• May assist with occasional counter issues and guest questions
• Communicate with multiple departments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Must have common sense and organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service skills including conflict resolution and courtesy
• Must be have or be able to obtain food handlers card
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold
• Must be able to pass a drug test, including marijuana
• Candidates must agree to a background check

Benefits

• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

Position Overview

Position Goal

The goal of the Booth Attendant is to create a positive, fun, and professional impression of the park. In many instances, the Entrance Clerk is the only interaction that members and guests will have with park staff; therefore, the incumbent must demonstrate outstanding customer service skills, up-sell the park’s benefits and services as appropriate, and acquire extensive park knowledge to answer questions and advise guests as required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in enthusiastic and sincere manner
• Transact sales; distribute tickets, receipts, maps, etc.
• Accurately handle cash and credit card sales
• Explain the park rules
• Inspect vehicles to assure guest, animal and keeper safety
• Answer guest questions
• Sell guidebooks, kennel locks, etc.
• Respond as required to park codes
• Gate operation at a fast pace
• Radio communication
• Guest communication
• Maintain cleanliness of booth(s) and stock supplies
• Balance daily receipts
• Weekends are required
• Be available to work multiple departments as needed

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license (for many positions)
• Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana
• Candidates for this position must agree to a background check
• Outstanding customer service skills including friendliness and tact
• Preferred one-year previous experience in a retail environment handling cash and credit sales

Benefits

• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

Position Overview

The seasonal Gift Shop Clerk welcomes guests into the gift shop, answers questions about park products and services, directs guests to appropriate resources, and handles cash and credit sales. The Gift Shop Clerk will also learn to run the Gem Mining Station including up-selling gem bags, cashiering, and assisting guests with mining for gems! Weekends are a requirement.

Position Goal

The goal of the Gift Shop Clerk is to assist customers in gift shop purchases in a friendly and efficient manner. The position also serves as a park representative and helps to create a favorable impression of the park by answering questions about the park or directing guests to the appropriate resources.

Responsibilities

• Assists guests with all aspects of shopping and with park information
• Processes orders in store system and receives proper payment
• Processes cash and credit receipts
• Transacts returns/credits
• Balances daily receipts
• Assists store supervisor in receiving inventory into store system
• Assists store supervisor in maintaining accurate inventory
• Maintains neat and orderly displays, stocking and cleaning when needed
• Cross train with other departments as necessary, such as answering phones
• Providing breaks and lunch coverage to areas needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
• Must have common sense and organizational skills
• Outstanding customer service skills including conflict resolution and courtesy
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold
• Must be able to pass a drug test, including marijuana
• Candidates must agree to a background check

Benefits

• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.