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Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami Employment Information

The following departments at Zoo Miami are managed by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department:

  • Admissions & Visitor Services
  • Animal Science & Veterinary Services
  • Group Sales
  • Landscaping & Maintenance

To apply for available jobs at Zoo Miami in these areas, please click here.

Current Openings:

*Position: (1) Full-Time Chief, Zoo Operations

Key Details: Internal and External Candidates

Location: Zoo Miami, Administration

Entry Rate: $97,246.75 (Annually)

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of four years of administrative, supervisory or operational experience in a zoological park or attraction is required.

How to apply:  Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #77058

Closing date: Thursday, March 16, 2023


Position: (1) Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic

Key Details: Internal and External Candidates

Location: Zoo Miami, Trades

Entry Rate: $36,925.87 (Annually)

Minimum Qualifications: Eighth grade. One year of skilled automotive, heavy construction, and/or farm equipment maintenance and repair experience to include experience in engine repair is required. Must have own hand tools. Must possess a Driver license.

How to apply:  Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #75326

Closing date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023


*Position: (1) Full-Time Aquatic Life Support Technician

Key Details: Internal and External Candidates

Location: Zoo Miami, Aquatics

Entry Rate: $36,925.87 (Annually)

Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED.  One year experience working with aquatic life support systems is required.  Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a Driver's License.  Must be able to life 50lbs.

How to apply:  Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #75297

Closing date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023


*For a more detailed description of these positions, you may visit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Jobs website, https://www.aza.org/joblistings/

Zoo Miami Foundation

Zoo Miami Foundation Employment Information

The following departments are managed by the Zoo Miami Foundation:

  • Development & Membership
  • Education & Volunteers
  • Marketing & Public Relations

Current Openings:

Seasonal Camp Counselor

The primary function of the Camp Counselor is to implement informal education programs, located on Zoo Miami grounds, for various audiences attending camps. Read More>>


Part-Time Educator

The primary function of the Educator is to implement informal education programs, located both on and off Zoo Miami grounds, for various audiences. Read More>>


For more information on employment with Zoo Miami Foundation, please call 305-255-5551 or email jobs@zoomiami.org

 

Catering/Gift Shop/Food Services

Service Systems Associates (SSA) Employment Information

SSA: Built by family for families, SSA activates the moments between the experiences.

The following departments are managed by SSA at Zoo Miami:

  • Gift Shop
  • Food Services
  • Catering

Job Listings:

We do not have any open positions available at this time, however please visit this page in the future for updates.

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