Minnesota Zoo Foundation Qualification Requirements- Collaborative style and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals both inside the organization and out in the community. Experience, ability, and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class and immigrant status.
- Ability to clearly represent and present the mission and vision of the Minnesota Zoo.
- Ability to work independently and proactively while keeping supervisor apprised of issues, opportunities, and progress.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments/divisions.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
- High degree of integrity, ethical decision making, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Occasional evening and weekend work required and must be capable of planning and managing independent travel.
Physical, Travel, Additional requirements
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May need to work occasional weekends and evenings dependent on Foundation events.
- Required to use a computer and phone; Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping;
- Ability to navigate the Zoo premises and accompany donors and prospects on tours in variable weather conditions, both indoor and outdoor.
- May need to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Moderate noise level in an office setting, occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions on the campus of the Minnesota Zoo.
- This is a hybrid work position, onsite at the Minnesota Zoo 2-3 days per week, frequently requiring private transportation by the employee to offsite prospect and donor visits.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. The Foundation provides equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons. All our employment practices, benefits and programs will be administered without regard to actual or perceived race (inclusive of traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists), color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or military history, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, family history or familial status, genetic information, union membership, creed, status with respect to receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products, or any other basis protected by Federal, State or local law.
This commitment extends to all phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, transfers, training and development, promotions, demotions, discipline, compensation, benefits, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, access to benefits, leaves of absences, and all other conditions or privileges associated with employment.
The Foundation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
The Foundation will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual’s physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and/or any other reason required by applicable law, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon the Foundation’s business operations.
Applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive first consideration. 
