Careers

Animal Keeper

This position is responsible for providing the highest quality care and husbandry of the animals to which they are assigned. We expect our Animal Keepers to support the Zoo in our mission “to be a leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care; to connect people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.” Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. This position is non- supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards. Primary Area and Species: Water’s Edge Africa caring for Nile hippopotamus, African penguins, ring-tailed lemurs, warthogs, African crowned cranes, Von der Decken’s hornbill, and guinea pigs. Promotes teamwork! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $19.62- $22.07 per hour based on experience.
To Apply: To apply please visit https://form.jotform.com/CMZoo/WatersEdgeJobApplication. Job posting closes EOD December 18th, 2023. No phone calls, please.

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Giraffe Manager

This supervisory position is responsible for assisting the management team of the day to day operation and successful running an assigned Animal Department area for the Zoo. In this role the manager will be expected to work in the operation as part of the day to day coverage. They ensure the highest safety standards possible for the animals, the employees, and our guests. To ensure the highest quality care and husbandry of the animals under their supervision. To educate and engage guests and provide exemplary guest service experiences to all zoo guests through various programs, activities and continuous guest interaction. Provides an exemplary personality/character to the vendors, donors and community utilized by the Zoo. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. This position is supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards. Promotes teamwork! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $54,000 to $56,000 annual salary. This position is a fully benefited position including group medical, dental, vision life, and disability insurance; paid holiday, vacation & sick time; retirement plan; a zoo membership; eligibility for the bonus program; and discounts on concession and gift shop purchases.
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume (both documents are required for consideration) to [email protected].  Please type "Giraffe Manager Application" in the subject line.  No phone calls, please.

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Development Officer – International Center and CMZoo

This position is primarily responsible for prospect research activities, donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation for the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe (Center) as well as fundraising for capital projects and programs for CMZoo. Plays an active role in the Development team while also working closely with Center staff. This is a full-time position that will spend 50% of their time fundraising for the Center and 50% of their time fundraising for other Zoo capital projects and programs. This position is non-supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies, 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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Associate & Primary Giraffe Center Veterinarian

We are still looking for the right person who is creatively innovative when it comes to giraffe! This is a dual role position, with 3/5th commitment as primary veterinarian for the International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe (Giraffe Center) & 2/5th commitment. This is a fulltime, 40 hour/week salaried position that pays dependent upon experience level; competitive benefits–including generous accrued vacation/holiday/sick time; opportunities for prorated summer end & year-end bonuses totaling up to 11% (based upon Zoo performance); group medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance; among many other benefits! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $92,000-95,000/year dependent upon experience level
To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, 3 references to [email protected]. 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 $1200 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.