Employment Opportunities
| Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available |
When: Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm Where: Virginia Safari Park Gift Shop |
| Currrent Openings |
| Guest services attendant and wagon driver applications to Hope, gsmanager@virginiasafaripark.com |
Guest Services Attendant1/30/2020Gift Shop attendants work with the guests in a friendly and personable manner on a day-to-day basis. Attendant work in concessions, admission ticketing and gift sales. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should e-mail resumes and availability to Sarah director@virginiasafaripark.com |
Other Positions1/30/2020POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Landscaper/Horticulturist: Degree, or advanced training, in horticulture preferred. Responsible for the overall appearance, planting, and care of all plants. Includes lawn maintenance, including operation of zero-turn mowers, weed-eaters, and other equipment. Will oversee other groundskeepers in team. Includes mulching, some mowing as needed, etc. Maintenance Department: Construction, Carpentry: Construction: Must be familiar with common building practices and regulations. Must be able to work with existing crew members and identify and resolve issues as they arise. General construction skills/carpentry skills/metal siding & roofing preffered. Plumbing/electrical/concrete work is a bonus. Mechanical/Automotive Attendants: Be able to maintain fleet of vehicles and equipment, including basic maintenance of tractors, mowers, etc. Must be familiar with operation and general maintenance of standard farm machinery. Ability to operate farm vehicles, skid steers, backhoes, and bulldozers is prefferend. Weekend Parking Attendants: Seasonal, part-time work assisting guests with parking. Must be energetic, friendly, and great with the public and able to work weekends and holidays. Groundskeepers: Maintains park grounds, including walkways, railings, etc. Picks up and empties trash, insures grounds are continually monitored. May include lawn maintenance, including operation of zero-turn mowers, weed-eaters, and other equipment. Custodians: General custodial duties as needed throughout the park to maintain a clean facility for our guests. To Apply Contact: Becky Huels with experience and work availability, office@virginiasafaripark.com. Other positions applications to Don, facilities@virginiasafaripark.com |
Wagon Driver1/30/2020The wagon driver drives a tractor pulled wagon tour throughout the drive thru park while presenting an informative narration on the Park's many animals. This position has the responsibility of conducting up to 3 to 4 tours daily in a safe, orderly and expedient manner while educating guests about the animals that live at the Park. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Job Functions:
To Apply: Email Sarah at gsmanager@virginiasafaripark.com with your experience and training availability. 540-291-3205 ext. 6 |
Full Time Zoo Keepers1/30/2020Virginia Safari Park, a 180-acre drive through zoo and breeding center, is expanding and searching for additional keepers. We maintain an inventory of 1000+ specimens comprised of large groups of hoofed stock as well as a “Safari Village” comprised of primates, large cats, a walk-through aviary, reptiles, and domestic petting area. We currently have full time openings in our safari area and a full time and seasonal openings in our village area. These positions require a person with excellent observational skills and a strong work ethic. All keepers will be responsible for the daily care of the animals. Full time keepers are required to maintain their animal records as well as assist in breeding programs. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please send resumes to: Sarah Email: director@virginiasafaripark.com |
