Park Operations Team Member

Indianapolis-Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission for employees

Complimentary parking

Flexible scheduling

Free zoo passes

Discounts at local venues

Job summary

Indianapolis Zoo is seeking Park Operations Team Members to help keep operations smooth and guest-ready. This entry-level, part-time role focuses on event support, equipment setup, and maintaining clean spaces, with a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates will have customer service or housekeeping experience. Pay is $13.00/hr, with flexible scheduling and employee perks including free admission and zoo passes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with an active Indiana driver’s license.
• Experience in customer service or housekeeping is a plus.
• Part-time schedule: 20–29 hours per week; pay rate: $13.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Assist event setup and breakdown (tables/chairs).
• Help set up/maintain audio/visual equipment throughout the Zoo.
• Clean and vacuum event spaces to meet cleanliness standards.

Skills

Customer service

Team-oriented

Friendly attitude

Housekeeping

Audio/visual equipment

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! Pay rate for this exciting position is $13.00/ hr.

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.