ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Zoo is hosting a series of job fairs this week to fill nearly 200 part-time positions across various departments.
The Zoo is seeking to hire employees for roles in food service, attraction operations, education interpretation, security, retail, and parking lot management. The job fairs are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, February 15, from 9 a.m. to noon.
“Our target audience is anyone that wants to work at the Zoo; we’ll start as young as 15,” St. Louis Zoo’s John Russell said. “We have individuals at the zoo that are in their early eighties that are still working at the zoo on a part-time basis.”
The positions offer flexible weekday and weekend hours, with pay starting at $14 per hour. Some weekday roles may offer $15.50 per hour, depending on availability, experience, or the ability to serve alcohol.
With a wide range of positions available, the St. Louis Zoo provides opportunities for individuals of various ages and backgrounds to join their team. The job fairs aim to attract a diverse group of applicants to support the zoo’s operations.
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