Visitor Services

• Position Type:
  Scovill Zoo/ Visitor Services
• Date Posted: 2/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Scovill Zoo

Job Title:

Visitor Services

Department:
Scovill Zoo

Reports To:

Zoo Office Manager

FLSA Status:
Part-Time Non-Exempt

Wage: $15/hour

Manages a wide variety of activities by performing the following duties personally within Scovill Park, Scovill Gift Shop, Scovill Zoo, and Concession. This position will be part-time employment and may end after the Zoo closes for the season.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for garbage in and out of the zoo.
• Responsible for cleaning of bathrooms in and out of the zoo.
• Maintain inventories of supplies for concession, pop machines, and paper products.
• Helps set up and cleans Education Center for rentals.

• Responsible for cleaning of the gift shop area.
• Responsible for setting out, pricing, and arranging gift shop area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Handles the opening and closing of the gift shop and train registers.

• Responsible for cleaning of the concession area.
• Responsible for group meal deals or shaved ice.
• Handles the opening and closing of the concession and train registers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer experience required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate with visitors effectively.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and sales tax. Ability to count money.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.