Job Description
Job Family: Retail Sales
Job Title: Temporary Associate
Location: Bronx Zoo
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Department: Merchandise
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $16.50/hour
Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays. Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.
Earn your stripes in sales and service! With a warm and welcoming smile, help our guests choose the perfect souvenirs to take home. If you are looking for a fast-paced, fun environment to show off your customer service skills, join us at WCS. Apply now! We’ll consider you for several openings:
Sales Associate
Essential duties may include:
• Making change and collecting money from guest for WCS merchandise
• Actively seek out and engage guest with a friendly greeting and smile
• Stock shelves and process deliveries to maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Maintain general knowledge of park amenities to provide excellent service to our guest
PERKS of Working with Us:
• Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company provided uniforms
• Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
• Serve Safe Certification Training/ Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking
Internal Qualification Requirements
Position requirements:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move 20-50 pounds
• Comfortable being exposed to cold and hot weather conditions
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
