JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We are pleased to extend a personal welcome to you. Thank you for your interest in becoming an employee of this dynamic organization, the Memphis Zoo.
Mission Statement:
The Memphis Zoo preserves wildlife through education, conservation and research. Aware that "THE ZOO OF TOMORROW BEGINS TODAY," our staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing a naturalistic and enriching sanctuary for our animals and a clean, friendly, entertaining and educational experience for our guests. Together we are "BUILDING ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT ZOOS."
We Value:
- Achievement
- A clean, well-groomed Zoo
- Approachable management
- Care & management of our animal collection
- Conservation
- Creating a sense of wonder
- Entertaining & enriching our animals, guests and
- staff in a manner that never compromises or
- diminishes our mission or our collection
- Friendly, courteous interaction with our guests and
- each other
- Growth & development of our staff
- Hard work
- Ideas & opinions
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- Neat personal appearance
- Our horticultural collection & its
- presentation
- Our partnership with the city
- government through the Division of
- Park Services
- Our partnership with the private sector
- Professionalism
- Recognizing good performance &
- contributions to our mission
- Service
- Smiles
- Sound business management
- Teamwork
- Zoological research
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Equal Opportunity Employment
The Memphis Zoo is committed to equal employment opportunity. We have developed various policies and procedures to ensure that the Zoo satisfies both the spirit and intent of its equal employment opportunity responsibilities, and that the work environment is free from behavior that constitutes harassment of any kind.
View our full-time, part-time and intern opportunities.
Walk-in interviews, phone calls & e-mails are NOT accepted.
Seasonal Employment
The Memphis Zoo has seasonal job openings for part-time and full-time positions. Start dates range from April though June, with ending dates from August through September. It's best to apply in the early spring for seasonal positions. All seasonal jobs require weekend, evening and holiday availability and the ability to work outside in all types of weather.
We seek candidates who are outgoing, friendly and customer service-oriented with a professional, neat, clean personal appearance and who are able to perform a variety of manual duties such as heavy lifting, climbing, cleaning, extensive walking, prolonged standing, etc. Seasonal positions offer paid training. Starting pay ranges from $6.55 to $7.50 per hour based on experience. Our busiest time of the year is from late spring through late fall. This is the time when we have the most visitors, the most programs and the most activities.
How To Apply
Applications are available at the Zoo's Membership Gate or may be downloaded from this Web site. Applicants may wish to attach a cover letter, resume and references. Applications may be submitted to the receptionist or mailed to:
- Memphis Zoo - Human Resources
- 2000 Prentiss Place
- Memphis, TN 38112
Applicants:
- You must apply for a specific position opening.
- You are welcome to apply for more than one position. However, you must complete a separate application for each position.
- NO walk-in interviews will be granted.
- NO telephone calls or e-mails will be accepted.
- EOE
- » Download the PDF job application form
