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.
Zookeeper Apprenticeship: Apply by clicking HERE.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory features many fascinating connections between humans, plants, and animals. Our Zookeeper Apprentices will gain career learning in animal husbandry, data collection, and food preparation as well as ongoing professional skills trainings. The Zookeeper Apprenticeship program is a paid year-long commitment in partnership with the City of St Paul’s Right Track program.
Before getting started, please note that:
- You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary program; preference is given to applicants currently enrolled in a related field of study
- Reside in the City of St Paul
- Experiencing a barrier to employment or meet a household income requirement