JOB
The Charles Paddock Zoo is a small, 5-acre AZA accredited zoological facility located in and managed by the City of Atascadero, which is a beautiful California central coast community located in San Luis Obispo County. We have a population of 30,000 residing in an area just under 27 square miles. Our community is a great place to live, work and raise a family! We are situated along Highway 101, halfway between the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Francisco. The community is located in the Paso Robles wine region and is a short 20-minute drive to the beach and Highway 1. We are within a three-hour drive to Yosemite National Park and two hours to Monterey or Carmel. For those that enjoy the outdoors, we are close to four local lakes, a national forest and endless hiking and biking trails. Join the team at the Charles Paddock Zoo! The Charles Paddock Zoo is home to hundreds of animal species from around the world. Many of the zoo residents are part of globally managed programs to preserve animals and their habitats. The Charles Paddock Zoo is truly dedicated to the conservation of local and exotic species. This is a Part-Time position that performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and financial work by receiving payments from visitors for admission to the Charles Paddock Zoo, and/or for sales of items in the Zoo Gift Shop. Schedule will be determined by the Zoo Director; is most often weekend hours with possible occasional schedule changes to cover staffing needs and will be not be more than 27 hours per week.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepares Zoo ticket office and entrance, opens gates, etc. Greets Zoo guests, sells admission tickets. Operates cash register, makes change and issues receipts or tickets to customers. Records amounts received and prepares reports of transactions; may perform occasional surveys of visitors. Sells food, gift shop items and Zoological Society memberships. Provides information to Zoo visitors, answers telephone, directs calls, and describes features of the Zoo. Monitors vending machines, tracks revenue, orders supplies, and keeps accurate records of sales and inventory. Prepares daily deposit, reconciles cash drawer, transports deposit to bank. Keeps work areas clean and public areas inviting. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Upon hire, new employees are required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form. Employee must be at least 18 years of age. Prior to starting work, the employee must present a valid California Driver License (CDL), a DMV driving record printout, and proof of vehicle insurance coverage upon hire. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Please contact the City of Atascadero City Manager's Office by the final filing date if you will need special accommodations to participate in this selection process due to a legally defined disability.