Employment

Current Positions

Seasonal Operation Employees
(on-going)

Zoo Services
(on-going)

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Please send resumes to:
Human Resources
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35223
Fax: 205.879.9426

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The Birmingham Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free facility.

2010 Spring/Summer/Fall Seasonal Employment

Experience a fun, friendly, and unique work environment with a part-time job at The Birmingham Zoo. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions throughout the Zoo. These include positions in Gift Shops, Train, Front Gate, Birthday Parties and more.

Responsibility:

Assigned to one of a variety of revenue areas, the Cashier is responsible for providing fast, friendly service to our guests while following proper cash handling procedures. Cashiers are also responsible for daily cleaning of the strollers, restocking of gift shop merchandise and providing information to zoo visitors.

Duties:

  • Greets all visitors with a smile and offers assistance.
  • Communicates clearly and in a friendly manner.
  • Insures accuracy of transaction and provides merchandise to visitor and communicates appreciation for their business.
  • Responsible for following cash handling and asset protection policies and requirements.
  • Responsible for all checklists associated with the cashier position.
  • Utilizes computer in the preparation and use of daily cash worksheet and balancing at the end of each day.
  • Fills in for other visitor services personnel as needed and directed.
  • Responsible for the cleaning and organizing of assigned areas.
  • Works as a team player to help others complete their objectives as needed.
  • Responsible for following all Zoo sanitation standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Zoo Services

Responsibilties:

The Zoo Services host or hostess is responsible for the cleanliness of the grounds, upkeep of the restrooms, trash collection, parking lot sweeping, and set up crew for various group sales events and special events.

Duties

  • Must learn and display competency on the safe and proper use of all cleaning chemicals and equipment.
  • Nightly cleaning of all public restrooms, picnic area, and trash pick up.
  • Daily cleaning of restrooms and zoo grounds.
  • Morning prep of zoo grounds for opening.
  • Possible assignment as Children’s Zoo Monitor to make sure that children are playing safely.
  • Assists on set up of zoo special events; Boo at the Zoo and ZooLight Safari.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

  • High School Degree or GED.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet frequent deadlines.
  • Willingness to be a team player.