Applications are being accepted for a part-time Park Operations Assistant.
Responsibilities: The Park Operations Assistant performs multiple duties throughout the Zoo to support the Operations Department including operating rides, maintaining pathways, general cleaning, providing guest service, and assisting with department projects. See www.fwzoo.com for a full job description.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED; one year of guest service, hospitality, or retail experience; and cash handling experience are preferred.
Benefits: This is a part-time position requiring availability for up to a 29-hour work week year-round. Part-time benefits include Paid Health & Wellness Days, Employee Assistance Program, 403b Plan, and optional Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
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About the Fort Wayne Zoo
The Fort Wayne Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets. The Fort Wayne Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs. The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
- Mission: Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
- Vision: To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.
About Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is the #1 Fastest Growing City in the Midwest (US Census Bureau), a Top 20 Best Places to Live in the US (US News & World Report), #1 Most Affordable City in the US (US News & World Report), and #1 City for Gen Z to Own a Home (money.com).
