Gift Shop/Exhibits Staff
Part-Time
Position Overview
Part-time Position (24 hours weekly)
Flexible schedule, must be able to work weekends as needed
9 AM – 5 or 6 PM (depending on season)
Hourly compensation
The Gift Shop/Exhibit position is responsible for customer service and exhibit supervision, ensuring our guests have a quality visitor experience. This is an active, hands-on role that will split time between the gift shop and our exhibit areas.
Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Provide customer service to visitors at register, throughout the facility and via phone
Help stock merchandise for gift shop
Help clean the facility and grounds as instructed by management
Supervise exhibits to ensure the safety of the guests and animals
Sell drinks or food cups at exhibits
Requirements
Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
Ability to work weekends as needed
Work Environment
This role works inside our facility as well as outside in the garden area. Candidate must be able and willing to work in all weather conditions.
Preferred Skills
Retail experience a plus
Experience with ShopKeep a plus
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing & walking
Frequent bending & stooping
Frequent lifting (medium) up to 50 pounds
Frequent keyboard work (at register)
Biologist
Part-Time
Position Overview
Part-time Position (24 hours weekly)
Flexible schedule, must be able to work weekends as needed
9 AM – 5 or 6 PM (depending on season)
Hourly compensation
Under leadership of the Biology Managers, this role is responsible for the overall health, appearance, maintenance and cleanliness of the exhibits and animal collection.
Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Adhere to routine tasks performed daily
Handling live animals, following all established protocols, always using caution and executing safety precautions when needed.
Learning and understanding health requirements of the animals within our care
Including normal disposition, habits, dietary requirements, water quality needs and habits
Disease recognition and treatment
Learning and understanding the biological and mechanical filtration and all life support systems for each exhibit
Maintenance of these systems
Cleaning of the exhibits, inside & out, and behind the scenes
Perform water changes when needed
Intake of animals from transports and shipments
Carry out quarantine protocols when needed
Testing and understanding water quality of all exhibits and water holding
Food preparation and feeding for all animals
Performing feed shows and informative talks when needed
Maintaining record keeping where needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
Ability to work weekends as needed
Work Environment
This role works inside our facility as well as outside in the garden area. Candidate must be able and willing to work in all weather conditions.
Preferred Skills
Animal care experience a plus
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing & walking
Frequent bending & stooping
Frequent lifting (medium) up to 50 pounds