Employment

As a company that is always evolving and growing, we are constantly on the lookout for good talent. If you have a love of animals, the outdoors and nature in general, you know how to give excellent customer service and are a kid at heart, Sarasota Jungle Gardens could be just the place for you. We invite you to explore becoming a valued team member. Interested candidates should download and fill out the application below, and forward a resume and completed application to: marketing@sarasotajunglegardens.com
Customer Service Coordinator
- Greet customers as they enter the gift shop
- Sell admission to the park
- Maintain a register and process cash & credit card payments accurately
- Keep gift shop clean and well organized, sweep, dust, mop, and restock
- Answering phone in a professional and informative manner.
- Cash handling, and retail experience required
- Friendly and engaging personality
- Professional, confident manner
- Detailed and organized
- Work as part of a team
- Able to repeatedly lift large amounts of stock
- Passes background check and drug screen
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Reliable transportation
Maintenance/Handyman
- Must pay attention to detail
- Must follow directions well
- Must be able to work outside; able to work independently
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds independently
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Carpentry skills preferred
- Candidates must pass a Drug Screen & Background Check.
- Applicant must be familiar with power and hand tools
- Experience in construction concrete application, basic plumbing and electrical a plus
Café Associate
- Prior restaurant/food service experience
- Reliable transportation
- Punctual
- Flexible schedule – able to work weekends, holidays
- Serv Safe Certificate a plus
Landscape/Laborer
- Reliable transportation
- Able to work outside for entire day
- Able to lift 75 lbs.
- Knowledge of yard equipment operation i.e. lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers
- Flexible schedule – able to work weekends, holidays
- Follow instructions and able to work independently
Animal Department Coordinator
- Organized
- Data entry
- Assist Curator in Scheduling and office details
- Computer literate
- Vet trip and supply pick up
- Valid and clean drivers record
Click here to complete our online Employment Application form