Seasonal Evening Parking Attendant – Glow Wild

ADP, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT is seeking friendly Parking Lot Attendants for the Glow Wild Lantern Festival. You will direct vehicles, assist guests, and maintain safe parking areas during Thursday–Sunday evenings from Oct 1 to Dec 20.

These seasonal, hourly roles require reliability and strong customer service, with outdoor work in varying evening conditions. Prior event experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to remain calm during periods of heavy activity.
• Ability to follow instructions and established parking, operating, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced public event environment.
• Interact professionally with guests, employees, volunteers, vendors, and other event partners.
• Evening and weekend availability required during the Glow Wild season.
• Minimum age of 16; certain assignments may require 18+.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at scheduled start time and participate in pre-event preparations.
• Prepare parking areas and confirm routes are ready for operations.
• Direct vehicles safely and courteously.
• Assist guests with parking questions and accessibility needs.
• Monitor areas and report safety or service concerns to the Glow Wild lead.
• Maintain clear vehicle lanes and pedestrian pathways.
• Assist with guest departure and vehicle flow at event close.
• Report incidents to the Event Lead or manager.
• Perform other parking or event-support duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dependable

Teamwork

Public event

Job description

Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT is seeking friendly Parking Lot Attendants for the Glow Wild Lantern Festival. You will direct vehicles, assist guests, and maintain safe parking areas during Thursday–Sunday evenings from Oct 1 to Dec 20.

These seasonal, hourly roles require reliability and strong customer service, with outdoor work in varying evening conditions. Prior event experience is a plus, but not required.