Exhibit Door Attendant

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fun team at a renowned attraction where the work environment is as exciting as the animals! As an Exhibit Door Attendant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests while providing exceptional customer service. This entry-level position offers flexible hours, making it perfect for students and retirees. Enjoy unique perks like free admission for you and your family to the zoo and other local attractions. If you are enthusiastic about engaging with visitors and contributing to a mission that inspires care for nature, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Free admission for employees

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary Zoo passes

Discounts to local attractions

Complimentary parking for events

Unique working environment

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have customer service experience.
• A friendly and courteous attitude is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at exhibits and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Provide friendly, professional service and support during events.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Work for the WILDEST employer in Indiana!

Why should you apply?

• Free admission for employees with the option to bring up to four (4) family members/ friends.
• Flexible scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly).
• Complimentary Zoo passes.
• Free admission and discounts to other downtown culture venues such as the Children's Museum, Indiana Beach Amusement Park, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari and so much more!
• Complimentary parking for downtown events and access to local colleges.
• Unique, FUN working environment. How many people can say they are able to visit an orangutan on their lunch break or pet a shark?

What is the job?

Put the FUN back into work and join our Attractions Team! From greeting guests at our exhibits to ensuring safety procedures are followed when visitors fly by our bird aviaries, the FUN never stops for our part-time variable hourly (20-29 hours per week) Exhibit Door Attendants in our Guest Experience department.

Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. Though this position is not responsible for animal care, our Attractions team is vital to the Zoo's operations. By providing above and beyond customer service and ensuring a family-friendly, safe environment, our Attractions department is integral to our operations. A cooperative and team-oriented personality, along with a friendly and courteous attitude is highly desirable. Though this is an entry-level position, any experience working in customer service is a plus! A High School diploma or equivalent is highly desired. Pay rate for this exciting position is $13.00/ hr.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Works as a greeter/ attendant at the entrance and exit doors of our bird aviaries and kangaroo doors.
• Ensures safety procedures are being followed at all attractions by both staff and guests.
• Provides friendly, professional service to Zoo guests and fellow staff members; guides, directs, and engages guests with a detailed and pleasant manner.
• Must enjoy working as a team but be able to work independently as well.
• Provides support during special events at the zoo, such as ZooBoo and Christmas at the Zoo.

To apply:

• Interested candidates must complete an online application.
• Attach a resumé and cover letter to your application to increase your chances!

Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.