Seasonal Attendant - Sunset Zoo

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $12.00/hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable 

Must be 18 years or older

How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.  

Available to work non-routine hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.  

Position Purpose: The attendant contributes to the overall mission of Sunset Zoo by offering friendly and professional services to Zoo guests under the Guest Services Manager and Guest Services Coordinator at the concession stand. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and handling day-to-day transactions in the guest services operation. 

Job Duties 

• Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department. 
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment. 
• Provides knowledge of the AZA accredited zoos as conservation organizations and ensures all work supports this mission daily. 
• Provides excellent and professional communication skills both orally and written, both in person, on a multi-line telephone, and via email daily. 
• Utilizes computer software skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and Civic Rec daily. 
• Performs proper cash handling using a cash register and credit card machine in a timely manner, daily. 
• Operates food service equipment with food and beverage knowledge, as needed. 
• Prepares and maintains product related to concessions, gift shop inventory, accept payments, reconciliations of cash, and preparing reports, daily. 
• Maintains Guest Services Building and/or Expedition Café concession stand without direct supervision daily. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Additional Qualifications 

• Computer software skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook /email. 
• Knowledge of proper money handling skills. 
• Flexible, self-starter, resourceful and detail oriented. 
• Team oriented and able to work independently with little supervision. 
• Work well under pressure and possess the ability to efficiently and effectively problem solve unforeseen complexities. 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills 

• Food and beverage service or related experience. 

Other Information 

• This is not a KPERS covered position. 
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week, up to 35 a week. 

Physical Demands / Work Environment 

• Work performed at Guest Services Building, Expedition Café Concession Stand and Administrative Office. 
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, communicate through speaker and hand-held radio, hear, climb ladders, push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds. 

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.