Seasonal Glow Wild Housekeeping Associate

Connecticut Zoological Society Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Zoological Society Inc in Bridgeport is seeking seasonal Housekeeping Staff to support Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo. You will maintain clean, guest-ready public and event areas, with emphasis on restrooms, trash removal, and general upkeep during evening shifts from October 1 to December 20.

This role requires reliability, attention to cleanliness and safety, and the ability to respond promptly to changing housekeeping needs during a busy public event.

Qualifications

• Dependable, team-oriented, and attentive to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and established housekeeping, operating, and safety procedures.
• Evening and weekend availability required during the Glow Wild season.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the scheduled start time and participate in pre-event preparations and assigned opening activities.
• Inspect and prepare assigned guest and event areas prior to opening to ensure they are clean, orderly, and ready for public use.
• Perform regular restroom checks and cleaning throughout the event and promptly address housekeeping or supply needs.
• Remove trash and maintain waste and refuse areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated guest areas, event spaces, walkways, and other assigned public areas throughout the shift.
• Identify and promptly communicate spills, hazards, maintenance concerns, or other conditions that may affect guest or employee safety.
• Provide courteous assistance to guests when approached and direct questions or concerns to the appropriate event staff when needed.
• Assist with closing housekeeping activities, including final restroom checks, trash removal, and cleaning of designated public and event areas.
• Respond promptly to instructions from the Glow Wild Event Lead, Director of Rentals and Events, or other designated Zoo leadership.
• Report accidents, incidents, guest concerns, safety issues, equipment problems, or other significant operational concerns promptly to the appropriate Event Lead or manager.
• Perform other housekeeping or event-support duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Job description

Connecticut Zoological Society Inc in Bridgeport is seeking seasonal Housekeeping Staff to support Glow Wild Lantern Festival at Beardsley Zoo. You will maintain clean, guest-ready public and event areas, with emphasis on restrooms, trash removal, and general upkeep during evening shifts from October 1 to December 20.

This role requires reliability, attention to cleanliness and safety, and the ability to respond promptly to changing housekeeping needs during a busy public event.