Work at the Zoo!
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Zoo Summer Job Fair |
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Join our summer Zoo Crew! You'll help us deliver great guest service while connecting our guests with more than 1,000 animals. All openings are temporary, seasonal positions, ranging from 15 to 40 hours per week during the zoo season, April 21-October 14, 2012. Read the job descriptions below to learn more, then print out and complete the appropriate application(s). Bring the application(s) to the Zoo Job Fair. You may apply for one, two, or all three opportunities. Interviews will be held during the job fair as time and capacity allow. Please contact employment@kidszoo.org with questions about the Zoo Summer Job Fair. |
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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo: Zoo Assistant |
Service System Associates: Gift Shop Sales Associate |
Service System Associates: Food Service Associate |
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Zoo Assistants help zoo guests at the front gate,
rides, and throughout the zoo. |
Sales Associates work at the Wild Things Gift
Shop, Stroller Rental, and other retail locations at the
zoo. |
Food Service Associates work at restaurants,
concession stands, and concession carts at the zoo. |
Current Full and Part-Time Openings
Veterinary Intern
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is currently taking applications for a
Veterinary Intern. The zoo houses a diverse collection of over
1000 animals representing over 190 species. The Veterinary Intern is
an educational position that works along with the Veterinarian to
provide medical and surgical care for the zoo’s animal collection.
This is a one-year position intended to provide clinically focused
experience in all aspects of zoological medicine. The Veterinary
Intern is an active member of the veterinary team which consists of
one full time veterinarian, two registered veterinary technicians, a
hospital keeper/veterinary assistant, and a registrar. In addition
to the clinical work, the Veterinary Intern will also engage in
topic rounds, journal rounds, research projects, presentations, and
manuscript writing. The purpose of the internship is to provide
experience to improve clinical competency with zoological species
and to prepare the intern for a zoological medicine residency or a
clinical position in a zoological institution. The position is a
full-time, FLSA exempt position requiring at least 40 hrs/wk. The
position does occasionally require work on days off, weekends, and
holidays. The starting date for the one-year position is 1 July
2012. The successful candidate should have a high degree of
organization, attention to detail, good communication skills,
professionalism, and a working knowledge of veterinary medicine and
surgery. A DVM degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited
veterinary school, a valid Indiana veterinary license, and a valid
driver's license are required. One year of post-graduate veterinary
experience in private practice or completion of a veterinary
internship is preferred.
Read the full
job description here.
To apply, please send a CV, letter of intent, and three letters of
reference:
By Mail: Joe Smith, DVM, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, 3411
Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
By Email:
vet@kidszoo.org.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012.
Zoo Instructor: Wild Nights
(Seasonal)
The zoo is searching for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to
lead our popular Wild Nights sleepover programs. The successful
candidate will have experience working with youth in a program
setting; a desire to share the zoo and its animals with children;
and a positive attitude. Licensed teachers or pre-service teachers
are preferred. For a complete job description,
click here. This is a part-time, seasonal position. The
Instructor will lead two to four programs per month, Thursdays
through Saturdays, from late April through mid-October as program
demand dictates, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., plus evening training
classes in March and April.
To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and application by mail to: Zoo, Attn: Employment, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808; deliver to zoo office 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday; or by e-mail to employment@kidszoo.org.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 24
Zoo Instructor: Summer Safari
(Seasonal)
The zoo is searching for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to
serve as Instructors for our popular Summer Safari Day Camp. The
successful candidate will have experience working with youth in a
program setting; a desire to share the zoo and its animals with
children; and a positive attitude. Licensed teachers or pre-service
teachers are preferred. For a complete job description,
click here. This is a seasonal position. The Instructor will
teach up to eight weeks of camp, Mondays through Fridays, June 11-
August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., plus evening and weekend training
classes in early June.
To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and
application by mail to: Zoo, Attn: Employment, 3411
Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808; deliver to zoo office 8 am - 5
pm, Monday-Friday; or by e-mail to
employment@kidszoo.org.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 24
Education Weekend Supervisor
(Seasonal)
The zoo is searching for a Weekend Supervisor for the Education
Department. The Weekend Supervisor provides support to the zoo
education department by coordinating programs, events, part-time
staff, and volunteers on weekends during the zoo season, April
21-October 14, 2012. Duties include monitoring the daily activities
of program instructors, volunteers, and mascot crew; conducting
programs as needed; communicating effectively and courteously with
zoo guests and zoo staff; and contributing to a positive experience
for zoo guests. Experience in informal learning environment or
administrative support is preferred. For a complete job
description,
click here.
This is a part-time, seasonal position. Hours are 8am – 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays, plus one 2-hour meeting on a weekday to be
determined, from April 21 – October 14, 2012.
To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and
application by mail: Zoo, Attn: Employment, 3411 Sherman Blvd,
Fort Wayne, IN 46808; deliver to zoo office 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday;
or by email:
employment@kidszoo.org.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 2
Zoo Careers
Thinking about a career working with animals?
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Learn more about internships, externships. job shadows, and zoo careers at our Career Exploration page.
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Read about volunteer opportunities for teens, adults, and families here.
Statement of
Equal Opportunity
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is operated
by the Fort Wayne Zoological Society through a cooperative agreement
with the City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Parks and Recreation. All
employees and volunteers work for the Fort Wayne Zoological Society. The Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all
applicants, employees, and volunteers without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, gender, age, marital or veteran status,
mental or physical disability that does not preclude performance of
essential job duties, or any other status protected by law. The
Society will offer all reasonable accommodations required by law to
employees and volunteers with known disabilities.
The Society supports and promotes diversity in its workforce and on its Board of Directors and strives to foster a work environment of respect and inclusiveness where the diversity and contributions of all applicants, employees, volunteers, and visitors are valued and recognized.