What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Team Member position at Olentangy Caverns?
NOW HIRING SEASONAL STAFF // Olentangy Caverns is looking to add team members who can work through the first week of November. (The re-opening process begins the first week of March 2027.)
Olentangy Caverns seasonal dates: March 19 - Nov 1, 2026
Age range: Must be 18 years
Schedule / Hours:
- This is an hourly, seasonal position — generally 20 - 30 hours per week.
- Weekend and weekdays are required and may include spring/summer/fall holidays (Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day).
- Working hours may extend 1-2 hours before and after open/close, based on special events, parties, staffing needs, and potential extended summer hours.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following types of tasks:
- Running a cash register while selling activity tickets and souvenirs in the gift shop.
- Looking after the petting zoo herd and ensuring the safety of all guests and animals.
- Caring for the miniature golf course, removing debris as needed, and collecting golf balls.
- Entering the cave to check on the safety of guests.
- Assisting customers with activities and maintaining all areas: refilling treasure hunt maze dispensers, organizing food for petting zoo guests, prepping the gem mining sluice, etc.
- Restocking and maintaining retail areas.
- Assisting with onsite management of large groups, including school field trips, birthday parties, and events
- Assisting with general day-to-day upkeep of property (cleaning restrooms, collecting trash, maintaining a clean gift shop, clearing picnic tables, cleaning the petting zoo and animal housing areas, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Ability to lift 20 - 40 lbs.
- Ability to walk around outdoor terrain and walk up/down 58 steps to enter the cave.
- Able to reasonably handle emergency situations that may arise from interaction with the general public.
- Willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Not required, but nice to have:
- Previous experience working with children and/or family-focused activities
- Previous experience in retail, outdoor management, or seasonal attractions
- Special knowledge, education, or interest in related topics (geology, nature, arts & crafts, animals)
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16