Employment Opportunities at
Dickerson Park Zoo
Year-round employment – No vacancies at this timePositions for zookeepers and maintenance personnel are hired through the City of Springfield Human Resources department. For information on applying for these positions, please visit the City of Springfield’s website.
Seasonal employment –
Some positions for seasonal grounds workers are hired through the City of Springfield Human Resources department. For information on applying for these positions, please visit the City of Springfield Human Resources website.
Guest Services seasonal employment
We are currently recruiting for
seasonal guest services staff for the 2015 season.
Positions for Guest Services (food/drink sales, gift shop, etc.) are hired through Friends of the Zoo. The (PDF) can be printed here or picked up at the zoo admission gate. This version of the is a PDF that can be filled in and emailed.
Internships
Zoo Internship Application
All students wishing to apply for an internship at Dickerson Park Zoo must complete the Internship Application.
Guides for Screening Volunteers
All students wishing to apply for an internship at Dickerson Park Zoo must review the Guidelines for Screening Volunteers.
Zookeeper Internship
Description (PDF)
Internships for students pursuing degrees in biology, zoology, conservation, wildlife management or similar fields are available on a limited basis year-round. Please contact Mike Crocker, Zoo Director, for availability and application process. mcrocker[@]springfieldmo.gov
Interested in being a zookeeper? Watch this video of a former DPZoo intern who now works at the Kansas City Zoo.
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Internships for students pursuing degrees in communications, public relations, marketing or similar fields are available on a limited basis year-round. Please contact Melinda Arnold, Public Relations/Marketing Director, for availability and application process. marnold[@]dickersonparkzoo.org
(PDF)
Internships for students pursuing degrees in communications, recreation/leisure, entertainment management or similar fields are available on a limited basis year-round. Please contact Erin Sorensen, Event Coordinator, for availability and application process. ehitsman[@]dickersonparkzoo.org
