EMPLOYMENT

Become a Seasonal Employee
Seasonal employment runs through October 31. (Seasonal positions do not qualify for vacation, sick, health or retirement benefits through the Louisville Zoo, Louisville Metro.)

Click here to apply on-line
On-line applications will be accepted thru October 1, 2010.  
All jobs work with the public:  Gift Shop, Admissions, Membership (Zoo Service Clerk), Guest Services (Zoo Service Worker and Tram Driver), Horticulture (Zoo Aide)

Hourly Rate: $7.25

Employee Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum age of 16

  • Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

  • Some seasonal jobs require you to be 18 years of age and to possess a valid driver's license

  • Must be able to speak, hear and see clearly for communicating with guests, staff and for safety reasons

  • Must be able to work in inclement weather

  • Must be able to walk 1.5 miles several times a day

  • Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. (Some areas may require you to lift up to 50 lbs.)

  • Tram drivers must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license.

Zoo Benefits:

  • The Louisville Zoo is a unique environment

  • Great opportunity to get "behind-the-scenes tours"

  • Chance to make a difference for Conservation

  • Discount in Gift Shop

  • Discount in Food areas

  • Free admittance to Zoo while employed

  • Free parking

  • EEO

Click here to apply on-line

Full-Time Positions
All full-time and part-time positions that are vacant will be posted weekly on the Louisville Government website at www.louisvilleky.gov/HumanResources

 
 

LOUISVILLE ZOO  *  1100 TREVILIAN WAY, LOUISVILLE KY  40213

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