Job Openings

Food Service Staff

The Virginia Zoo is seeking friendly and energetic candidates for its food service and snack bar operations. Fast food, waiter or banquet experience is helpful.  Cash handling and the ability to multi-task are a plus in this fast paced work environment.   A neat appearance and excellent customer service skills are required.  Shifts start times vary from 8 a.m. – noon.  Candidates must be at least 16 years old.  Weekend, holiday and some evening hours required. To apply pick up an application at the Zoo membership office and submit the completed application to the same office. Full and part time positions available.

Part Time Educator

The Virginia Zoo Education Department seeks enthusiastic, self motivators to facilitate weekend birthday parties and sleep over’s (Zoo Snoozes).  Candidates must possess experience in teaching children 2-9 years old, be very organized, creative, and flexible; must have good communication skills, and be able to work as a team member.  Animal handling experience in a public/private setting is desired.  Starting salary is $7.25 – $8.00 per hour depending on experience.  To apply please email your resume, cover letter and 3 references to crystal.hirt@norfolk.gov or fax to (757) 625-1061, attention Education Curator.  No phone calls please.

All Other Job Opportunities:

Please refer to the City of Norfolk website, located at www.norfolk.gov for all other Virginia Zoo job openings.