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The Buffalo Zoo Invites you to apply for the following positions
Full Time Job Opportunities
Sorry, no full time employment at this time.
Part Time Job Opportunities
B-day Party Education Assistants – Year round
Individuals will be required to facilitate Birthday Party programs on weekends year round. Individuals will be responsible for guiding animal based activities, games or crafts, performing animal demonstrations, setup and cleanup of facilities. The Birthday Party program runs most weekends with shifts from 10 am-4:30 pm. Individuals must possess an enthusiastic and fun-loving personality with superior customer service skills. Maturity and demonstrated responsibility is a must. Experience with children and animals an asset.
Retail Assistant Manager Part Time
Individual responsible for daily operation of high volume Guest Relation Unit, including gift shop, admissions, rides and parking. Duties include staff supervision, scheduling, cash management, inventory maintenance and control and providing resolution to guest service issues while maintaining the highest possible standard of customer service.
Minimum 3 years experience in supervisory retail-oriented position. Must have exceptional communication skills, be multi-tasked oriented and available to work weekends and holidays. EOE send resume and salary requirements of Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave Buffalo NY 14214. No phone calls please
Food Service Assistant Manager Part Time
Individual responsible for daily operation of Food Service Unit, Main Stand, out post and take out window. Duties include staff supervision, scheduling, cash management, inventory maintenance and control and providing resolution to guest service issues while maintaining the highest possible standard of customer service.
Minimum 3 years experience in supervisory food service oriented position. Must have exceptional communication skills, be multi-tasked oriented and available to work weekends and holidays. EOE send resume and salary requirements of Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave Buffalo NY 14214. No phone calls please
Switchboard – Monday Tuesday
Individual responsible for daily clerical and administrative functions within the Switchboard/Administrative area. Duties include but are not limited to responding and directing all incoming telephone inquiries by providing general information about Zoo operations or referring calls to appropriate persons, monitors secured service gate to ensure only authorized entry onto Zoo grounds; Coordinates mail and shipping and receiving functions; prepares reconciliation for all token and coupon transactions; maintain system for responding to Lost & Found. Must be able to handle many tasks and provide outstanding guest service in all communications
Seasonal Job Opportunities
Guest Service Associate (Admissions/Gift Shop/Ride Operations
Individuals will be responsible for directing and processing guests through entrances in a safe and efficient manner, providing exceptional customer service and friendly sales assistance, and acting as a host/hostess for ride operations while maintaining the safety and the well-being of the visitors. Individuals must be personable, outgoing and demonstrate initiative. Familiarity with cash handling procedures preferred. Peak season hours will range from 20-25 hours.
Guest Service Associate (Concessions/Food Service)
Individuals will be responsible for assisting visitors with food orders in a friendly, efficient manner, minor preparation of food orders, maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the work area and patio/picnic area, and for providing exceptional customer service at all times. Individuals must be personable, outgoing and demonstrate initiative. Familiarity with cash handling procedures preferred. Peak season hours will range from 20-25 hours.
Groundskeepers
Individuals will assist in the maintenance of clean, attractive, well-groomed grounds and buildings. Individuals will be handling various garden tools and equipment in the planting and caring of gardens and horticultural exhibits as well as be responsible for general litter and refuse disposal in and around buildings and walkways. Individuals must be 18 years of age and experience with garden equipment is preferred. Position will work 37-1/2 hours per week during peak season..
Education Assistants
Twelve individuals will be rotating through a variety of locations in the Zoo to assist patrons in the Children's Zoo animal contact pens, the free-flighted bird aviary called "Lorikeet Landing", and the mock paleontological dig site called "Bone Zone". Assistants will work approximately 22-30 hrs/wk. Must be available holidays and weekends as required. Excellent customer service skills and some knowledge of animals required.
To Apply:
All completed applications may be mailed to: The Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214, Att: Human Resources/Education Assistant Position or submitted directly to the Buffalo Zoo’s Parkside Gate.
Ability to work various shifts between 7:30am -5:00pm
HOW TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT
When possible, the Zoo will fill job vacancies with qualified internal candidates. As necessary, vacant positions will be advertised in the newspaper, on the Buffalo Zoo web-site and in selected professional publications.
Individuals interested in employment with the Zoo may obtain an application by contacting the Zoo at (716) 837-3900 Ext. 100 or applications may be obtained at the General Admissions Gate or the Switchboard or
DOWNLOAD EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION HERE.
Completed applications/resumes may be mailed to the Buffalo Zoo (Att: Human Resources Dept.) at 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 or returned to the General Admissions Gate.
All applications and resumes will be held on file for one year. These applications/resumes will be reviewed if an appropriate position becomes available.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Buffalo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation, and all other categories covered under federal and local law.
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