Park Operations Team Member

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free zoo admission

4 guest passes

Zoo passes

Parking provided

Flexible scheduling

Fun working environment

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is hiring Park Operations Team Members to support event spaces, equipment needs, and facility upkeep. This part-time role is 20-29 hours weekly and focuses on helping ensure a welcoming guest experience.

Ideal candidates are at least 18 with Indiana driver’s license; previous customer service or housekeeping experience is a plus. The team offers free zoo admission, passes, flexible scheduling and parking.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; no prior experience required but customer service or housekeeping experience is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with an Indiana driver’s license and insurable by the Zoo's insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event set‑up and break‑down including setting up/breaking down tables and chairs.
• Assist with the maintenance and set‑up of audio/visual equipment throughout the Zoo.
• Cleans and vacuums event spaces to maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

Put the FUN back into work and join our Park Operations Team! Our Park Operations team members play a key role in keeping Zoo operations running smoothly. From preparing event spaces and supporting equipment needs, to helping maintain clean, functional facilities. Our part‑time variable hourly (20-29 hours) Park Operations Team Members are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the Zoo is ready to welcome guests each day!

Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. By providing above and beyond customer service and ensuring a family‑friendly, clean environment, our Park Operations 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 or housekeeping is a plus!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• MUST be at least 18 years of age with an active Indiana driver's license, insurable by the Zoo's insurance.
• Responsible for assisting event set‑up and break‑down including setting up/ breaking down tables and chairs.
• Assists with the maintenance and set‑up of audio/ visual equipment throughout the Zoo.
• Cleans and vacuums event spaces to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Prior experience operating small equipment, power washer, leaf blower, leaf vacuum, etc. is a plus!

Why should you apply?

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

Put the FUN back into work and join our Park Operations Team! Our Park Operations team members play a key role in keeping Zoo operations running smoothly. From preparing event spaces and supporting equipment needs, to helping maintain clean, functional facilities. Our part‑time variable hourly (20-29 hours) Park Operations Team Members are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the Zoo is ready to welcome guests each day!

Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. By providing above and beyond customer service and ensuring a family‑friendly, clean environment, our Park Operations 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 or housekeeping is a plus!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• MUST be at least 18 years of age with an active Indiana driver's license, insurable by the Zoo's insurance.
• Responsible for assisting event set‑up and break‑down including setting up/ breaking down tables and chairs.
• Assists with the maintenance and set‑up of audio/ visual equipment throughout the Zoo.
• Cleans and vacuums event spaces to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Prior experience operating small equipment, power washer, leaf blower, leaf vacuum, etc. is a plus!

Why should you apply?

• Free admission for employees with the option of bringing 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, and Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.
• Complimentary parking for downtown events and access to local colleges.
• Unique, FUN working environment. How many people can say they are able to visit a shark on their lunch break?

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.