Careers

Full-Time Guest Experience Lead

This position is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the Guest Experience Department, including admissions, parking, experiences, base, security, and attractions. The Guest Experience Lead will be cross-trained in each of these functional areas and ready to support where needed. This position works closely with Guest Experience management to ensure proper training, coaching, and work guidance of employees. The Guest Experience Lead must be able to operate effectively in the absence of direct supervision and will provide oversight to staff. The Lead position is responsible for facilitating excellent service to our guests at all times. They adhere to and support all organizational policies, procedures, and standards. The Lead plays an active part in making this a great place to work for our staff. View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $20.40/hour
To Apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, and First Aid/CPR Certification to [email protected]

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Donor Engagement Coordinator

This position is responsible for supporting the Development Department in all areas as needed, but has a specific focus on donor engagement. This position requires a creative, organized and hard-working person that will help ensure donor engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as provide consistent administrative support to the entire department. The Donor Engagement Coordinator will be part of all fundraising programs and events. This position oversees our donor birthday and VIP Delivery programs, as well as utilizes our data management system to aid in all areas of fundraising. This position is full-time and non-supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies, procedures and standards. Promotes teamwork! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $40,000 – $43,000/year
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume (both documents are required for consideration), to Kelley Parker, Director of Development, at [email protected]. Please type “Donor Engagement Coordinator Candidate” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

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Palm Oil Coordinator

This full time position is responsible for specifically helping to oversee the Zoo’s sustainable palm oil program as well as other conservation projects as needed. This includes maintaining the Zoo’s sustainable palm oil shopping app, developing relationships with our partners and educating other zoos and aquariums about sustainable palm oil. View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $22 – 24.00/hour
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter (both are required to be considered) to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

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Park Quality & Events Technician (Part-Time)

Park-Quality-and-Events-Technician-PT-6.2024.pdf
This position supports the park quality team, and provides event support, and will change seasonally. During the busy summer season, the primary role of this position will be to support the park quality team by working as a park quality technician, except when needed for event support and setup. During the fall and early winter, the primary role of this position will be to set up for and provide on-site support for the Halloween (Boo at the Zoo) and Christmas Lights (Electric Safari) programs and events. During the winter, this position will be a key part of the snow removal team, lights and events tear down, and special park quality and events projects. View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $15/hour
To Apply: Please send your resume to Kirsty Strobridge at [email protected] No phone calls, please.

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Development Officer

This position is primarily responsible for prospect research activities, donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation for the Zoo’s capital projects and other fundraising programs. This position is non-supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards. Promotes teamwork! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $25 per hour
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume (both documents are required for consideration) to Kelley Parker, Director of Development, at  [email protected].  Please type "Development Officer Candidate" in the subject line.  No phone calls, please.

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Post-Graduate Veterinary Technician Program

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a career as a Zoo Veterinary Technician! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an excellent place to begin your journey. During the 6 month program, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in zoo wildlife care, working closely with experienced veterinary technicians, zoo veterinarians and zoo keeper staff. After the program, you will be better prepared to be competitive for other zoo veterinary technician positions. Please keep in mind that you may need to move around to find the right job. This program is open to post graduate, credentialed, experienced veterinary technicians only. View full program description and application requirements.

COMPENSATION: Stipend of $1300 at the end of each month.
To Apply: Review required application materials in the program description link for details. Applications close in February for a start date of May (runs May-October), and close in August for a start date of November (runs November-April). Send a resume and letter of interest to [email protected], addressed to Brenda Cordova. No phone calls please.

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Food Service & Retail Positions

(Managed by The SSA Group)

– Barista
– Busser
– Cashier
– Catering Staff
– Concession Stand Supervisor
– Line Cook
– Office Assistant
– Retail Sales Associate
– Warehouse Runner

For more information please contact:
Catering: [email protected]
Retail: [email protected]
All other: Aletha Nylen, Director of Admin Operations – [email protected]

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Adult Volunteers

Have time on your hands? Want to do something worthwhile in an exciting, beautiful setting? Come to the Zoo and volunteer. You’ll be glad you did. Whether you want to help keep our animals comfortable, help children have a wonderful zoo experience, or work in an office, your efforts are needed. More about adult volunteering…

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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Institution.