Attractions Associate

Fort Worth Zoo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to the Zoo

Eight guest tickets annually

Food discounts

Merchandise discounts

Attractions discounts

Admission discounts

Programs discounts

Job summary

Fort Worth Zoo is seeking an Attractions Associate to help run rides, games, entertainment, and theater operations. You’ll sell attraction tickets, monitor safety, and help keep the park fun and family-friendly.

Requirements include being 16 years or older, basic office equipment skills, and familiarity with Windows. Prior cash handling is a plus. This on-site, part-time role offers a starting pay rate of $14.50 per hour and perks like free zoo admission.

Qualifications

• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
• Possess skills to operate basic office equipment.
• Computer knowledge in Windows programs.
• Prior cash handling experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sell attractions tickets and monitor rides and theaters.
• Provide exceptional customer service to Zoo guests.
• Follow and adhere to all established safety standards and policies.
• Operate cash register following established Zoo cash handling procedures.
• Assist guests loading and unloading from rides; entering/exiting theaters or attractions.

Skills

Operate basic office equipment

Computer knowledge in Windows programs

Job description

Attractions Associate

Must be 16 years old or older to apply.

Starting Pay Rate $14.50

Perks

Free admission to the Zoo, eight complimentary tickets per year to give to friends and family, and discounts on food, merchandise, attractions, admission, and programs.

Summary

This position assists in all operational aspects of the Zoo’s rides, games, entertainment, and theater operations. Daily tasks include selling attractions tickets, monitoring rides and theaters, ensuring the safety of all guests and assisting in keeping the park a fun, friendly, family environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as an attendant and follow standard operating procedures in the following areas:
  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Train
  • Carousel
  • Playbarn
  • Weather Theater
  • Safari Splash water park
• Provide exceptional customer service to all Zoo guests
• Follow and adhere to all established safety standards and policies
• Operate cash register following established Zoo cash handling procedures
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of attractions areas
• Assist guests loading and unloading from rides
• Assist guests entering and exiting theaters or attractions

Qualifications

• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older
• Possess skills to operate basic office equipment
• Computer knowledge in Windows programs

Education and/or Experience

• Prior cash handling experience desirable

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• May involve prolonged periods in inclement weather.
• All staff will be subject to exposure to the weather elements, including excessively hot or cold temperatures.
• Team oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Scheduled hours may fluctuate due to park attendance, weather and/or business needs.