Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Rate of Pay: $16/hr

Location: Skaneateles

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates exceptional guest service skills.
• Operates cash register ensuring accuracy when making change.
• Seeks to provide a memorable experience in all guest interaction opportunities, culminating in the “Best Day Ever” for our guests.
• Is responsive to guests questions regarding food items, prices, methods of preparation, items on sale and availability of food and beverage products.
• Ensures that assigned area is kept orderly and continually cleans and sanitizes counter in designated areas.
• Ensures proper procedures are followed when working with food and cooking equipment.
• Prepares various products and ensures that the proper maintenance for the equipment is completed.
• Assists with cleanup service when needed.
• Accepts food orders and delivers food to guests in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Previous Food & Beverage or any type of guest service experience a plus.
• Must take PRIDE in the workspace and thrive in a team environment.
• Safety oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply: Please submit resume via email to [email protected].

Rate of Pay: $15/hr

Position Description: The Event Assistant provides support to the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Development Team.  This energetic and organized individual assists with set-up, tear-down and guest services on event day. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Exceptional and respectful customer service with donors, staff, volunteers and guests of the zoo.
• Assists in the planning and execution of fundraising events at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
• Effectively handles questions from guests while representing the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo during events.
• Supports Development Team in coordination and execution of events for the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
• Scans and sells tickets to event guests to ensure that only those who have purchased tickets are admitted.
• Set-up and removal of tables and chairs for events, as well as other tasks such as decorating event spaces.
• Assists with day to day event needs such as tabling opportunities, exhibit monitoring and crowd control as well as set-up and clean up.
• Promotes the zoo and its mission.
• Adheres to Zoo policies and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must thrive in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to ring in orders and settle checks on Point-of-Sale system.
• Must possess the ability to count money and make correct change.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible work schedule to include evening hours, weekends and holidays as needed
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as with a team, to achieve established goals.

To Apply: Please submit resume via email to [email protected]. 

$16/hr

This position is responsible for implementing and coordinating pre-written curriculum for assigned sessions of summer day camps for children ages 4 to 17. Work hours are primarily between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Must be available to work the entire summer. This includes staff training days prior to opening of camp during the week of June 24, 8 weeks of camp from July 1 through August 23, 2024, with the option of working the week of August 26.  

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Assists with implementation and evaluation of camp programs as designed by Zoo Camp Director and Assistant Zoo Camp Director with primary focus on chosen themes. 
• Works collaboratively with fellow instructors to facilitate the use of age-appropriate activities, resources, and materials for camps. 
• Prepares required materials, including supplies and crafts. 
• Leads daily class activities, including tours of the zoo, games, and crafts, and manages behavior of campers during guest speakers and animal demos. 
• Maintains records of materials needed and submits requests in a timely manner. 
• Adheres to zoo policies and protocols.

Skills / Knowledge Required: 

• A minimum of one year’s experience working with children in a school, zoo, nature center, childcare, or other educational setting. 
• Excellent public speaking and organization skills; self-directed, flexible, good record keeping ability. 
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate scientific and conservation messages to children in a lively, engaging manner. 
• Excellent public speaking and organization skills; self-directed, flexible, good record keeping ability. 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as with a team, and achieve established goals. 

Position Description: Assists Birthday Party Supervisor in providing fun, safe, activities during birthday parties for children.

Rate of Pay: $15/hr

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in providing safe, enjoyable and manageable parties for children.
• Prepares party space for children and families.
• Assists children in completing hands on activities.
• Cleans party area following each party; prepares party area for next party.
• Adheres to Zoo policies and protocols.
• Attends departmental meetings and trainings as requested.

Desired Training and Experience:

• Previous experience working with children.
• Works well with supervisor and other staff.
• Must be organized.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

To Apply: Please submit resume via email to [email protected]. 

Rate of Pay: $15/hr

Job Functions:

• Sets up facilities for events including dishware, glassware etc.
• Cleans china/silverware
• Maintains clean tables and banquet area
• Takes orders from customers
• Serves courses in timely manner
• Assists in breaking down tables after events
• Assists in training new staff, when necessary, as directed by Director of Food and Beverage
• Provides high levels of customer service at all times
• Adheres to Zoo policies and protocols

Experience:

• Two years serving experience
• Food and beverage experience preferred
• Customer service oriented; Team player; Self-motivated; Able to work in fast paced environment; Able to handle difficult customers
• Able to lift moderate to heavy items ( 50-75 pounds ); Continuous standing and walking while carrying items
• Shifts may include days, nights and / or weekends

To Apply: Please submit resume via email to [email protected]. 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Veterinarian, this position aids the Animal Health department with diagnostic tests. The primary responsibility will be the operation and maintenance of the elephant endotheliotropic herpes virus (EEHV) PCR lab. Additional duties include completing other diagnostic lab work such as hormone analysis, complete blood counts, chemistry panels, etc.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Performs laboratory work which involves duties such as performing diagnostic tests on blood serum or plasma, urine, fecal samples, and mailing samples to appropriate laboratory for testing
• Performs EEHV PCR ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely results
• Maintains exceptional quality control and cleanliness of the lab
• Maintains inventory of necessary lab equipment and supplies to ensure PCR and other diagnostics can be performed at any time
• Organizes and completes recommended routine maintenance of lab equipment
• Maintains accurate records of lab results in accordance with protocols
• Effectively communicates with veterinarian regarding findings
• Reviews literature to maintain and keep current on knowledge of EEHV diagnostic recommendations
• Trains Animal Health team staff to perform lab functions during times of absence
• In conjunction with Senior Veterinarian, collaborates with colleagues both internally and externally on research projects and publications
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Education & Experience

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
• 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory, particularly with PCR

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment, particularly the ability to set up molecular reactions, specifically PCR (Polymerase Chain reaction).
• Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships within the team and organization, work with diverse personalities, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with a high degree of independence and ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needs change.
• Requires an individual who is highly professional, motivated, proactive, and mature.
• Appropriate professional appearance, attitude and personality to work effectively with team members and visitors.
• Be timely and reliable in attendance and performance.

To apply, please visit: https://forms.ongov.net/seasonal-employment-application/

Duties/Requirements: Provide outstanding customer service and assistance to zoo patrons as they enter the zoo doors. Must be able to handle money & credit card transactions and frequently deal with groups of all sizes & ages. 

To apply, please visit: https://onondagacountyparks.com/about/employment-opportunities/

Duties/Requirements: Provide outstanding customer service and assistance to zoo patrons answering questions, and taking reservations via the phone and in person. Support Zoo staff by being being familiar with safety protocols and acting as the the communication hub of the zoo via the radio.  Assist as needed with special projects. Upon occasion/as needed, fill in as a ticket booth attendant.  This entails the operation of a cash register as visitors enter the zoo and purchase zoo admission.  Generally this position will be at the Zoo's main desk but will fill in at the ticket booth to help cover absences, lunches, and if needed on busy days.

To apply, please visit: https://onondagacountyparks.com/about/employment-opportunities/

Duties/Requirements: Wide variety of routine manual activities pertaining to grounds and facility upkeep in/around Onondaga County Parks.  Ability to perform light to heavy duty manual labor in an outdoor setting under a variety of weather conditions; use a variety of hand and power tools; operate basic motorized equipment, including but not limited to UTV, push and ride-on lawnmower, hedge trimmers, string-trimmers, power-washer, leaf blowers, etc.  Face-to-face customer interaction including, but not limited to, event set-up assistance, picnic and public event logistics, addressing customer complaints/concerns, etc.  Physical ability commensurate with the demands of the position. 

To apply, please visit: https://onondagacountyparks.com/about/employment-opportunities/