Zoo and Conservatory Attendant Year Round

About the Position

Our Parks and Recreation department is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our team at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. As a Zoo and Conservatory Attendant you help provide quality experiences to the residents and visitors of Saint Paul.

Year round certified positions working 30-40 hours per week on a flexible schedule including nights holidays and weekends.

Heres what you can expect to do :

• Performs entry level customer support work providing plant and animal interpretive information to visitors.
• Staffing the visitor services desk gardens and exhibits and assisting at special events and special exhibits at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 365 days a year.
• Provides brief scripted educational sessions to visitors about plants animals and conservation.
• Assists with handling education animals and plants supports and presents scripted programs and performs story time.
• Collects donations handles cash sells tickets and permits sets up tables and chairs and shovels snow as necessary. Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as necessary.

For more information and essential functions see our Zoo and Conservatory Attendant job description.

Our Benefits : We offer competitive wages and a variety of excellent benefits including health insurance retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity Inclusion and Belonging : The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial cultural and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

Six months of experience working at a zoo museum public garden or a related environment such as the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory or equivalent.

Or

One year of experience in a customer service environment.

Must be able to :

Preferred Qualifications :

How to Apply

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Learn more about our Hiring Process

Assessment : Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Open Job Posting : This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting : You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass / fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates two lists will be created : one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.

Pre-Employment Screening : This position requires a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information :

Michelle LeBow at

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veterans Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455 you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Veterans women persons of color members of the LGBTQIA community and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Hospitality Experience,Basic Math,Laundry,Cleaning Experience,Computer Literacy,Guest Services,Cash Handling,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1