Our Parks and Recreation department is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our team at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. As a Zoo and Conservatory Attendant, you help provide quality experiences to the residents and visitors of Saint Paul. 
Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Performs entry level customer support work providing plant and animal interpretive information to visitors.
• Staffing the visitor services desk, gardens and exhibits and assisting at special events and special exhibits at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 365 days a year. 
• Provides brief, scripted, educational sessions to visitors about plants, animals, and conservation. 
• Assists with handling education animals and plants, supports and presents scripted programs, and performs story time. 
• Collects donations, handles cash, sells tickets and permits, sets up tables and chairs, and shovels snow as necessary. Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as necessary.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position: 
Temporary positions work on a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends. (This position is limited to up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to working 40 hours/week for 6 months).  
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Six months of experience working at a zoo, museum, public garden or a related environment such as the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory or equivalent. 

Or,

One year of experience in a customer service environment.

Must be able to:

• Learn and administer CPR, defibrillator, and first aid assistance.
• Work weekends, some evenings, and holidays.
• Work in a stationary position, indoor or outdoor, in all weather and temperature conditions for 4–10 hour duration OR, for the duration of the assignment.
• Attend a mandatory three-day training session and ongoing training on plant, conservation, and animal interpretation, safety and other job-related topics.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Second language speaking skills
• Animal handling 
• Knowledge of plants and animals 

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.Temporary: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This position is eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). Other benefits are not provided.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov 
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.