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The Rhode Island Zoological Society employs many talented people with a variety of backgrounds. The many departments include Animal Care, Veterinary, Education, Guest Relations, Operations, Research & Conservation, Marketing & Public Relations and Administration.

Current Job Postings:

Manager of Interpretations and Graphics

Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Manager of Interpretation & Graphics reports to the Director of Education.  This division of the Education Department includes all efforts that impact the educational experience of our general Zoo visitors.  This is defined as graphics, presentations, interactive stations, and other on-grounds personal & non-personal media.

Resumes will be accepted through November 30th. For more information, click here.

The Systems Specialist (reports to the Admissions Manager).

The Systems Specialist  is responsible for the maintenance of technical equipment in the Admissions/Group Sales Departments and is actively involved in all technical, front line, and daily operations of the admissions gate at Roger Williams Park Zoo. This is a full-time position where one weekend day per week is required. This position is considered “essential staff” and thus required to report to work regardless of weather conditions, unless otherwise notified by the Zoo or Society Director.

For more information, click here. Resumes may be sent to admissions@rwpzoo.org

General Animal Care Employment Information:
There are currently no animal care opportunities available at Roger Williams Park Zoo. To search other AZA accredited zoos across the country for available positions, visit www.aza.org.

Animal Care positions in the zoo field are exciting and rewarding. To be considered for a position in this area, the following requirements are preferred:

• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of direct animal care experience or a college degree in Zoology, Animal Science or a related field
  
• High school graduate or equivalent

Don't see any open positions that fit what you're looking for?
Volunteering at a zoo is a wonderful way to gain direct experience.
[Find out more about our volunteer opportunities]

To apply for a year round, full or part-time position at Roger Williams Park Zoo, please submit a resume and letter of interest to:

Sheri Avery
Director of Human Resources
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-3510 ext. 314
Fax: (401) 941-3988                               

Aramark Sports and Entertainment is the private management company for the concessions within Roger Williams Park Zoo.

We actively seek out team players with upbeat attitudes and the drive to succeed.

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