Jobs Information at Pittsburgh Zoo

Have you ever worked in a progressive, active, and exciting environment like a zoo? Bet it would be a rewarding experience to work with adorable animals around. Yet it's not glamorous or easy. As an equal opportunity employer, Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes caring, passionate and friendly staff.

What is it like to work at the Zoo? Familiarize yourself with the culture statement of Pittsburgh Zoo:

Culture Statement

http://zoo.pgh.pa.us/Zoo%20Careers/CultureStatement

To make for a better work environment, Pittsburgh Zoo offers competitive benefit packages to its full-time employees including Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, care coverage, paid vacations and much more. For an overview of all benefits, please click the following link:

Benefits Overview

http://zoo.pgh.pa.us/Zoo%20Careers/BenefitsOverview

Pittsburgh Zoo offers a wide range of job opportunities such as gardeners, laborers, cashiers, administrative assistants, accountants, event planners, skilled trade people and etc. Most of the employees at Pittsburgh Zoo don't need to work with animals directly. Unfortunately, there are no full-time employment opportunities currently. If there are any openings, get the first-hand updates from the careers page:

Employment Opportunities

http://staging.pittsburghzoo.org/Zoo%20Careers/EmploymentOpportunities

Pittsburgh Zoo generates dozens of seasonal positions for job hunters. Each year they will hold a Seasonal Job Fair in January. Let's take a look at some Pittsburgh Zoo 2011 seasonal job openings.

Zoo Camp Aide

By and large, the main duty of Zoo Camp Aide is to ensure the smooth going of Zoo Camp this year. Specifically, the aide should be responsible for preparing and implementing the Zoo Camp curriculum, supervising participants during the camp, assisting in teaching lesson plans, interacting with co-workers and etc. Applicants are required to have a degree in education or a related field.

Zoo Mascots and Escorts

Pittsburgh Zoo is hiring dedicated employees to wear their animal costumes for events and other activities in Pittsburgh. It's not an easy job as the costumes might be heavy and hot. Thus, candidates should be in good physical condition and their heights should between 5′4 and 5′10″ approximately. Candidates can't be claustrophobic. If you like interact with children and lover to be animated, apply to be the adorable Zoo Mascots!

For more seasonal job openings, please visit this page:

Seasonal Job Openings

http://staging.pittsburghzoo.org/Zoo%20Careers/EmploymentOpportunities/SeasonalJobFair/SeasonalJobs

For high school and college students, Pittsburgh Zoo offers you The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's Intern Programs to gain basic knowledge and valuable experience in zoological field. Via practicing hands-on works in a modern zoological park, candidates will develop abilities and skills, replenish their knowledge and enhance their career goals. There are six internships available:

- Animal Husbandry

- Marketing & Public Relations

- Horticulture

- Information Technology

- Conservation Education

- Animal Health

For detailed info on all the above six internships, please visit:

Internships

http://www.pittsburghzoo.com/Zoo%20Careers/Internships

Would you like to be Zoo Docents or volunteers? The main task of Zoo docents is to help visitors get most out of their tour at Pittsburgh Zoo. Specific responsibilities of Zoo Docents include offering help to visitors, assisting in special events, visiting community groups with small animals and doing some observation research. If you're interested, don't miss the prospective docent orientation in August! Questions? Call 412-365-2524 or visit:

Zoo Docents/Volunteers

http://www.pittsburghzoo.com/Zoo%20Careers/VolunteersDocents

Apply now? Applicants are required to submit an Employment Application Form first. If you have your resume and application ready, please send it to the Human Resources Department of Pittsburgh Zoo. Here is the mailing address:

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Human Resources Department

One Wild Place

Pittsburgh, PA 15206