St. Louis Zoo
Attractions Associate (Entry Level, 15-year-olds)
St. Louis Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Attractions Associate (Entry Level, 15-year-olds)
Job Category : Associate
Requisition Number : ATTRA001678
Posted: January 9, 2026
Part-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
Description Create a welcoming environment by engaging guests, offering guidance, and collecting parking lot and attraction payments while providing a great guest experience and following established policies and procedures. This position is open to individuals that are at least 15 years of age, but have not yet turned 16.
Responsibilities include processing transactions for guests purchasing parking or attraction tickets via cash, credit/debit, or membership; recording sign‑ins and VIP guest parking; directing traffic, providing information; cleaning of parking lots or booth areas. This position also requires other duties as assigned that pertain to the Attractions Department such as evening shifts for events. The starting rate for this position is $15.00 per hour but may increase based on availability and experience.
Qualifications Applicants must have flexible availability most weekends, holidays, and event evenings. They must be able to count currency and make change. Other abilities include sitting for several hours; directing traffic movement using signs, flags, and hand signals; able to work outdoors in all weather; lift 25 pounds unaided; at times they may need to be able to stand for several hours, and maintain an alert, professional posture when not actively engaged in guest transactions or directing vehicle traffic. People skills are required to considerately handle guest issues within guidelines of zoo policies. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : ATTRA001678
Posted: January 9, 2026
Part-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
Description Create a welcoming environment by engaging guests, offering guidance, and collecting parking lot and attraction payments while providing a great guest experience and following established policies and procedures. This position is open to individuals that are at least 15 years of age, but have not yet turned 16.
Responsibilities include processing transactions for guests purchasing parking or attraction tickets via cash, credit/debit, or membership; recording sign‑ins and VIP guest parking; directing traffic, providing information; cleaning of parking lots or booth areas. This position also requires other duties as assigned that pertain to the Attractions Department such as evening shifts for events. The starting rate for this position is $15.00 per hour but may increase based on availability and experience.
Qualifications Applicants must have flexible availability most weekends, holidays, and event evenings. They must be able to count currency and make change. Other abilities include sitting for several hours; directing traffic movement using signs, flags, and hand signals; able to work outdoors in all weather; lift 25 pounds unaided; at times they may need to be able to stand for several hours, and maintain an alert, professional posture when not actively engaged in guest transactions or directing vehicle traffic. People skills are required to considerately handle guest issues within guidelines of zoo policies. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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