Come have a wild time at Binder Park Zoo and get paid for it! Imagine working at the only place in town where you can spend your breaks in Africa!
Current Binder Park Zoo Opportunities
Animal Care
ADMINISTRATION
MARKETING
GUEST SERVICES
Operations Manager
Provides overall leadership to the Guest Services department including all aspects of managing staff.
FIELD SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
Ride Operator
Pleasantly interact with guests at any given time while enforcing safety guidelines. Minimum 21 years of age (18 years to operate carousel). Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
Facilities
Education
Zoo Educator
To provide impactful experiences that build curiosity, encourage exploration, and foster empathy for nature; thereby inspiring and empowering people to make a positive difference for wildlife and wild places.
Service Systems Associates Opportunities
Concessions
We are looking for energetic, outgoing team members to work at our food stands, carts, and catering events. Concessions/Food Service team members should have excellent teamwork, communication, guest service skills and be able to work in fast paced environments. You may work in multiple locations, handling a variety of duties including interacting with guests, cooking, preparing food, cleaning and cash handling. Your position and location may vary daily and may include working in an outdoor location. Food service, guest service and cash handling experience is a plus, but is not required.
Retail
We are looking for high energy, outgoing, friendly team members to join our retail team. Retail/Gift Shop associates must have a friendly, guest service oriented mindset as you will interact directly with our guests daily. Inventory, loss prevention, sales, cash handling and amazing guest service are all necessary skills for our gift shop associates. Prior experience is a plus, but not required.
Internship Opportunities
Animal Care Intern
Assist zoo staff in the daily care of animals and exhibits, record keeping, and interacting with zoo guests. Experiences working with a variety of animals as you rotate through the different keeper areas.
Education Intern
Assist with all aspects of education programming including overnights, camps, outreach, stage shows and more. Interns will also receive animal handling training and be given the opportunity to present live animals to groups of various ages and sizes. Applicants must be energetic, friendly, outgoing and enjoy guest interaction.
Special Events Intern
To assist the Zoo in accomplishing its mission while assisting with all aspects of the zoo’s event schedule.
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Interns must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays in all weather conditions and have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Internships are available year-round but responsibility descriptions may vary depending on the season/semester.
Download the Employment Application below and return to:
Email:
humanresources@binderparkzoo.org
Fax: (269) 979-8834
Mailing Address:
Binder Park Zoo
Attn: Human Resources
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Download the Internship Application below and return to:
Email:
humanresources@binderparkzoo.org
Fax: (269) 979-8834
Mailing Address:
Binder Park Zoo
Attn: Human Resources
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
To apply for a Service Systems Associates position, return completed application to:
Email:
Fax: (269) 979-8834
Mailing Address:
Service Systems Associates
7400 Division Dr.
Battle Creek, MI 49014