Employment
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory employees are employed by the City of St. Paul, through the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Current Openings At Como:
Parks Worker I: Apply by clicking HERE
Join our Maintenance Department! Ready for some summer fun? Join our team! We are hiring diverse and talented people to assist in performing routine manual labor in the zoo & conservatory, along with setting up for events.
Visitor Services Attendants: Apply by clicking HERE.
To see the Visitor Services Attendants job description, click HERE
Do you enjoy working with people in an environment filled with plants and animals?
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is now hiring part-time positions in the Visitor Services Department.
Zoo & Conservatory Attendants provide excellent customer service, collect donations, scan reservations, assist in administering first aid, staff events and special exhibits and serve as public educators teaching visitors about plants, animals and conservation at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
This position includes working in both indoor and outdoor settings and requires standing and/or walking during most of the 4-9-hour shifts. Most shifts include posts outside in all weather conditions including rain and snow as well as low and high temperatures.
A passion for environmental conservation and working with diverse audiences is a must.
Core skills and experience include customer service, strong communication skills, plant and animal knowledge, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, cash handling, second language skills and CPR/First Aid Certification.