Zoo Miami Employment Information
The following departments at Zoo Miami are managed by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department:
- Admissions & Visitor Services
- Animal Science & Veterinary Services
- Group Sales
- Landscaping & Maintenance
To apply for available jobs at Zoo Miami in these areas, please click here.
Current Openings:
Position: (1) Full-Time Custodial Worker 2
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Facility Operations
Entry Rate: $34,278.40 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: Eighth grade. Six months of experience in custodial or janitorial work to include experience in heavy-duty cleaning and manual labor are required. Must possess a Driver license.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #77762
Closing date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Position: (1) Full-Time Maintenance Repairer
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Trades
Entry Rate: $34,278.40 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: Eighth grade. One year of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks or assisting with maintenance and repairs in any of a variety of the skilled trades is required. Must possess a valid Driver's license. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #77765
Closing date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Position: (1) Part-Time Landscape Attendant
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Horticulture
Entry Rate: $15.45 (hourly)
Minimum Qualifications: High school or GED. Six months of experience in general landscaping or turf management is required. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule. Must possess a Driver License.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #71540
Closing date: Monday, April 24, 2023
*Position: (1) Full-Time Zoo Miami Keeper 1 – Critter Connection
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Animal Science
Entry Rate: $34,976.82 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. One year of experience working with non-domestic animals, reptiles, or exotic birds is required. Completion of related coursework may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis. Must possess a Driver license. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #77767
Closing date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
*For a more detailed description of these positions, you may visit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Jobs website, https://www.aza.org/joblistings/
Zoo Miami Foundation Employment Information
The following departments are managed by the Zoo Miami Foundation:
- Development & Membership
- Education & Volunteers
- Marketing & Public Relations
Current Openings:
Seasonal Camp Counselor
The primary function of the Camp Counselor is to implement informal education programs, located on Zoo Miami grounds, for various audiences attending camps. Read More>>
Part-Time Educator
The primary function of the Educator is to implement informal education programs, located both on and off Zoo Miami grounds, for various audiences. Read More>>
For more information on employment with Zoo Miami Foundation, please call 305-255-5551 or email jobs@zoomiami.org
Service Systems Associates (SSA) Employment Information
SSA: Built by family for families, SSA activates the moments between the experiences.
The following departments are managed by SSA at Zoo Miami:
- Gift Shop
- Food Services
- Catering
Job Listings:
We do not have any open positions available at this time, however please visit this page in the future for updates.