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!
To request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Cynthia Wagner at cwagner@ingham.org.
Seasonal Guest Service Team Member
$15/hr. – Up to 29 hrs/week (including weekends and holidays)
Customer Service – Now hiring Seasonal Guest Service Team Members for the AniMALL Gift Shop!
We are hiring passionate and attentive individuals to join the zoo’s mission and to provide a memorable experience for all zoo guests.
- To apply: Prepare your cover letter telling us why you think this is the perfect job for you. Then follow this link to apply!
- Customer Service Attendants serve as the first and often the last employee contact for our visitors. With important roles throughout the zoo, which include food & beverage prep, sales, and delivery, parking, admissions, and retail sales, it is important that team members in these areas commit to ensuring prompt, efficient, accurate, and friendly customer service to all zoo visitors. While immediate openings exist for retail sales in the AniMALL gift shop, interested candidates are encouraged to apply for future openings in all locations.
- Successful candidates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with visitors, maintain a balanced cash drawer, adhere to all health code and zoo safety standards, and complete daily reports, cleaning, and stocking dependably each day.
- These positions are up to 29 hours per week and will be scheduled on weekends and holidays, making them a good fit for students or those looking to work 2-3 days a week.
Animal Care Worker
$15/hr. – 29 hrs/week (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.
