Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working with the Zoo crew! BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo offers many exciting and enriching career opportunities. From keepers to guest services, there is a position to challenge and reward you.

To apply to work at the Zoo, visit the BREC website at brec.org or visit the main office at 6201 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

The Administrative Assistant I (Zoo Receptionist) provides customer service to the public, both in person and via telephone, and interacts with employees in all Zoo departments, other BREC departments, and vendors. This position provides office support, including preparing the bi-weekly Zoo payroll, routine data entry, handling incoming calls to the Zoo, monitoring radio calls from keepers and staff, maintaining work request records, and managing the request and distribution of office supplies. In addition, this position monitors Zoo security gates, security cameras, and vehicle key distribution. This position may require work during significant events, i.e., Zoo Lights, Boo at the Zoo, which could include some nights and weekends. This position will also assist the Administrative Services Supervisor with special projects, as needed.

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General Summary: The Animal Technician performs animal husbandry, including feeding animals and cleaning animal facilities.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver's license in good standing. Must be able to obtain an LA driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 1 year experience in animal care. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

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The Catering/Event Sales Manager seeks and develops relationships with local companies, groups, and organizations to grow the Zoo's catering/event sales business. The Manager will be responsible for maintaining sales and outside calls quota. Sales techniques will include personal appointments, outbound telemarketing, and onsite FAM tours. It is expected that the Manager will spend at least 50% of their time meeting with clients to sell product and grow and maintain relationships. The Catering/Event Sales Manager works closely with Education Department and Guest Services staff to successfully fulfill sales as needed. The Catering/Event Sales Manager works with Zoo management to ensure services rendered, products sold and price points are attractive and in line with our local market offerings. This position also contributes to positive guest experiences and performs other duties as required.

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The Assistant Department Director of Baton Rouge Zoo – Administrative/Business Operations performs advanced professional work within the administrative/Business office. He or she is responsible for the day-to-day business transactions of the department, including oversight of the IT functions within the Baton Rouge Zoo department, serving as a liaison to other departments within BREC (Finance, HR, IS , etc.), and supervising administrative staff within the department under the direction of the Baton Rouge Zoo Director. Will interact with BREC staff and the general public daily, in person, by telephone, and through IS software and tools.

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The Guest Services Associate is responsible for a variety of guest-related activities. Duties may include assisting and greeting guests; counting guests; collecting and remitting cash; safe and efficient operation of rides; setting up displays, loading, unloading, and stocking merchandise; selling merchandise in gift shops; food service and catering preparation; displaying and selling food to guests; assisting in setting up and breaking down of zoo events and rentals. Other duties will include maintaining assigned work stations that are aesthetically pleasing and businesslike, which could consist of a ticket office, gift shop, cafes, and surrounding areas. There is constant direct exposure to the public. Scheduled work hours and assigned areas may vary to meet the needs of Zoo guests. Must be flexible to work some evenings and early morning hours, weekends, and some holidays are required. Limited exposure to some adverse temperature conditions with extended periods of sitting and standing in a small workspace.

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The Maintenance Technician I works mainly outdoors at the Zoo and other exhibits, preparing beds, tilling, digging, watering, weeding, trimming, fertilizing and other general duties.

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The Plumbing Technician works on-site at Baton Rouge Zoo facilities to repair, maintain, alter, and create new plumbing systems, including water lines, drain lines, gas lines, air lines, sprinkler systems, gas heaters, water heaters, drinking fountains. The work is largely independent and subject to periodic inspection and checks.

Requirements And Job Specifications:

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
License: Valid LA driver's license
Years Relevant Work Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience. Equivalent Ten (10) or more years related experience. combination of education and experience will be considered.

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The Membership and Special Events Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Baton Rouge Zoo annual pass program, including maintaining the extensive database, supervising Guest Services Associate sales staff, mailing memberships, and processing memberships. The manager also facilitates the planning, preparing, and implementing the Zoo’s established signature events and researches potential new events. The manager creates and maintains the Zoo’s social media presence daily, including its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

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