Seasonal:

We seasonally have openings in:

• Guest service: include food service, custodial, ticket selling, catering and more.
• Security: Seeking qualified security officers for part time Day and Evening positions to work concerts and other special events. Must have a current PSDPSST certification. One year experience and current first aid/CPR preferred. Starting rate: $10
• Education: Applications for seasonal positions are being accepted for Summer 2010.

Permanent:

We infrequently have other job openings at the zoo which are handled by the human resources department of Metro, our governing body, in a very competitive process.

Internships:

In addition, the zoo offers unpaid internships in many fields.

If you’ve always wanted to work at a zoo, here are some links that may interest you:

• Career Profiles - Meet some Oregon Zoo employees and learn what it takes to do their job
• The American Association of Zoo Keepers - information specifically about being a zoo keeper
• Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians - information on becoming a Zoo Veterinary Technician
  
• Association of Zoos and Aquariums - general information about zoo careers

Good luck with your career plans!