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!

 

Major Gifts Specialist

Salary Range
$80,000 – $100,000 commensurate with experience

The Major Gifts Specialist is responsible for acquiring major gifts as part of the overall fundraising effort at Potter Park Zoo. This individual oversees programs and processes to raise funds for the zoo including major gifts, capital campaign gifts, corporate gifts, and other special giving programs. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual passionate about fund development to help further Potter Park Zoo’s mission. You can view the full job description here.

Reports to

Zoological Society Executive Director

Hours/Schedule

40 hours/week, flexible shifts
May include occasional weekends or evenings as needed

Employee Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum seven years of successful professional fundraising experience

Other Requirements

  • Must be willing to occasionally work weekends and after-hours
  • Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license
  • Must pass a criminal background check

How To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to Amy L. Morris-Hall at @amorris@ingham.org

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.