Zoo Attendant; Admissions Attendant OR Guest Services Attendant, Temporary

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SALARY & FLSA: $21.74-$ 23.75 per hour; FLSA non-exempt

$21.74 -$23.75 per hour is the pay range for this job classification. Every temporary Admissions employee is placed at the first step of the job classification's pay range, which is $21.74 per hour. Temporary staff are not eligible to earn more than the Step 1 payrate, which may be adjusted annually.

OPENING DATE: 02/17/2026

CLOSING DATE: 04/01/2026 (This position may close sooner if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.)

JOB TYPE: Temporary, Part-time

UNION: Not-represented

LOCATION: Onsite

DEPARTMENT: Admissions & Guest Services

This position will work an average of 20hours per week (.5 FTE). Employees may work as few as 10 hours per week and as much as 29 hours per week, depending on operational need. Employees will have two set and consecutive days off per week.

This position is expected to begin April 15,2026 and is anticipated to end September 15, 2026.

The anticipated shifts will be between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and will mainly be 4 or 8 hours long depending on operational need. Candidates with the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays are strongly preferred.

Admissions Attendant:
This position directly supports all things guest entry.

Guest Services Attendant:
The position directly supports on ground paid experiences like the Carousel, and VR.

More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.”

Apply today and show us how you zoo.

• A positive and professional presence at the front gate: With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you create a welcoming experience for all guests while handling admissions smoothly and efficiently - even during busy or stressful moments.
• You're organized, reliable, and detail focused: You manage multiple tasks at once, demonstrate strong cash handling skills, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail while consistently showing up on time and ready to support the team.
• You're adaptable and team-oriented: Whether you're working independently or alongside colleagues, you adjust quickly in a fast-changing environment and thrive during seasonal peaks, special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• You're guest-focused and mission-driven: Your enthusiasm for the zoo and its diverse visitors shines through in your commitment to excellent service, inclusivity, and upholding the zoo's mission and core values every day.

As our new
Guest Services Attendant
, we know you will be successful in this role because you are:

• You’re a welcoming and dependable guest experience pro: With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you create positive, memorable interactions for guests of all backgrounds, even in high-pressure or fast-paced situations.
• You’re organized and adaptable: Whether handling multiple tasks at once, managing cash transactions accurately, or adjusting to changing priorities, you approach each day with attention to detail and a calm, can-do attitude.
• You’re a flexible, team-oriented problem-solver: You thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team, and you’re comfortable working a dynamic schedule that includes weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events.
• You bring passion and professionalism to everything you do: Your enthusiasm for the zoo and its mission shines through in your reliability, positive attitude, and dedication to providing outstanding…