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Thank you for your interest in working for the Blank Park Zoo.
The Blank Park Zoo is a respected leader in animal care, education, and conservation of exotic wildlife. The zoo is the only AZA accredited zoo in the state of Iowa.
Applications will only be accepted for available positions. Please make note on application which position you are applying.
The Blank Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer.
Click here for Internship Opportunities.
Click here for Full-Time Opportunities.
Click here for Seasonal Opportunities.
Full-Time Openings:
Education Specialist - School Programs
Seeking a dynamic individual with experience in the education field. Examples of duties include; Managing all field trips, creating and conducting programs for school classrooms, working with teachers to create and customize programs, overseeing the afterschool program, and conducting teacher workshops. Must have knowledge of curriculum development. Candidates who are licensed teachers with experience in formal and informal education will be given preference. Full-time, year round position with benefits. Send cover letter and resume to: Blank Park Zoo, attn: Education, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 or e-mail info@blankparkzoo.org
Summer Openings (Seasonal):
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR (seasonal, part-time)
The Hospitality Coordinator will be working part-time from May through August and is responsible for providing support to the Special Events department. The individual will assist with the execution of both public and private events and possibly community outreach booths. Applicants must be self-motivated, flexible, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work weekends and evenings depending on zoo events. The successful candidate will be outgoing, creative, have good oral communication skills, enjoy working as a member of a team and have a strong desire to work with children and adults. This position is paid and will work between 20 to 30 hours a week
TEMPORARY GROUNDS PERSON
We have an immediate need for a Grounds person to work
approximately 30 hours per week from April through September.
Duties include push mowing, trimming, watering, planting, trash pick up and general grounds maintenance.
Click here for an application. Applications can also be picked up at the Zoo Admissions Desk,
Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW Ninth Street
between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM daily.
Return completed applications to the Admissions Desk.
CASHIER
To apply, please fill out the application and return to the Zoo.
FOOD SERVICE
To apply, please fill out the application and return to the Zoo.
Blank Park Zoo Job Application
Internship Opportunities
TELEVISION/MARKETING INTERN
The Blank Park Zoo is a looking for a television intern for the spring/summer 2008 season.
Definition
Under general supervision, produce and edit television segments for Blank Park Zoo’s Zoo TV and other television projects. Also assists in other duties as assigned by the Marketing Director.
Examples of Duties
- Produce, edit and shoot video segments.
- Work on Live television show.
- Capture video into the computer.
- Assist in the Zoo’s live television productions.
- Make DVDs of finished segments.
- Assist in the marketing activities of the zoo.
- Assist in the technical production of the Zoo’s special events. I.E. set up and operate audio equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Education and Experience: Intern must be a student currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in television production and/or journalism and/or marketing. This requirement may be waived or modified at the discretion of the Marketing Director.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro.
- Knowledge of video production techniques such as camera set-up and operation (focus, white balance, etc.), and the ability to capture “clean” audio without distortion.
- Knowledge of public relations, principles and techniques.
- Ability to plan, organize, write, and develop television segments.
- Ability to communicate effectively; and work without constant supervision.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to learn from and accept critiques of video segments.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines.
- Proven reliability.
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds (carrying television/audio equipment.)
- Ability to work weekends. Ability to work flexible hours.
The best candidate will have a video reel that the candidate that will show they have shot and edited. It should be clear on the reel or other materials in what aspect of the production the candidate worked on the project. Candidates may be asked to participate in a “hands-on” test of Final Cut.
Please send resume and tape to:
Blank Park Zoo
Attn: Television Intern
7401 SW 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315
In addition, materials may be emailed to info@blankparkzoo.com. Please indicate in the subject line that you are applying for the Marketing Intern position.
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