Ark Encounter Zoo Attendant Temporary

The Ararat Ridge Zoo at the Ark Encounter exists to be a world-class zoo providing guests with experiences and education that inspire a biblical understanding of creation, highlight the purpose of God's design, and promote stewardship of creation. This is an entry-level position, responsible for monitoring stations and assisting with animal feeds and guest experiences throughout the zoo. This position will also help to oversee the interactions between guests and animals. By providing above-and-beyond customer service and ensuring a family-friendly, safe environment, the “Zoo Attendant” is an integral part of zoo operations. A cooperative, team-oriented personality, along with a friendly and courteous attitude, is highly desirable. This role is perfect for an outgoing individual who is looking to get their foot in the door in animal care.

This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
• Provides exceptional customer service, providing friendly and professional service to guests and staff members.
• Engage guests in a pleasant manner.
• Must enjoy working with a team but be able to work independently as well.
• Shifts include working outside in all weather conditions including rain as well as low and high temperatures.
• Stations
  • Greeting guests at all stations; sharing all guidelines for entry
  • Shares animal information with guests
  • Sweep pathways and monitors for debris (trash, foreign food, etc.)
  • Assists keepers with opening and closing areas as trained
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
• Paid Experiences
  • Welcomes guests, handles sales, and distributes food at all animal feeding stations, including walkabouts, Junior’s Zoo, and camel encounters.
  • Monitors feeding areas to ensure safety of animals and guests
  • Assists in cleaning and restocking feed cups, bowls, etc.
  • Assists in opening and closing areas as trained
• Assist with Surprise and Delights in the zoo as trained
• And all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith.
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Regularly attends a local Bible-believing church.
• Must be able to stand and move about throughout the attraction for the entire length of shift.
• Perform duties in varied temperature and weather conditions throughout the attraction (e.g., extreme heat/cold, wind, rain, snow)
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Items Needed for Possible Employment

• Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org   
• Salary Requirements 
• Salvation Testimony  
• Creation Belief Statement 
• Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith (AiG Statement of Faith can be found on the website).  https://answersingenesis.org/about/faith/
• Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen