Job Openings

Every position at Potter Park Zoo is critical to achieving our mission. We are hiring! Our team of passionate individuals will impact our guests and help us to inspire conservation of animals and the natural world!

Seasonal Temporary Customer Service Attendant

$14/hr. – 20 to 40 hrs/week (3 – 9 mo.)

  • To apply: Follow above link and look for Seasonal Temporary Customer Service Attendant – Potter Park Zoo. Follow instructions to apply!
  • Under the supervision of the Customer Service Manager and the Guest Experience Supervisor provides customer service to Potter Park and Zoo guests.
  • Keeps work area and inventory in a neat and orderly manner and well stocked.
  • Prepares food to health code safety standards.
  • Performs basic math, counts cash drawer, makes cash drops, prepares various reports and tally sheets.

Animal Care Worker

$14/hr. – 20 to 40 hrs/week (3 – 9 mo.)

  • To apply: Follow above link and look for SEASONAL ANIMAL CARE WORKER – POTTER PARK ZOO. Follow instructions to apply!
  • Under the supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor assists keepers in the daily husbandry tasks. Also receives direction from Keeper 500s. Maintains hand-written and electronic records related to animal care.  Provides exceptional husbandry for animals as assigned.  Provides excellent guest services at all times.  Must always strive to maintain best practices as established by AZA and exceed USDA guidelines.
  • Must be 18 years or older to apply

Potter Park Zoological Society Assistant

20-35 hrs/week

  • To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Amy L. Morris-Hall at amorris@ingham.org.
  • Assist guests via phone, email or in person with booking and payment of programs, membership purchases, and general questions.
  • Maintain the online program calendar – ensure all conservation, engagement and learning programs, and community outreach programs are entered into VSI and Better Impact.
  • Assist full-time staff as needed – this will vary widely but may include helping compile reports, checking in program participants or volunteers, updating online systems, and updating or creating documents
  • Interact with volunteers as needed
  • Assist with program set up as needed
  • For a full description of the job responsibilities, click the link above.