Application/Employment
Current job opportunities include:
Part-time Visitor Service Worker
Rate of Pay: $11.20 – $11.50 per hour, depending on experience.
Hours: Hours vary between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Summer hours vary between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on weekdays, weekends and holidays
Duties: Under the supervision of the Zoo Operations Coordinator and zoo personnel, the daily operation of the admissions, concessions and gift areas. This will include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Operation of the cash registers and concession equipment
- Taking admissions and concession/gift shop money
- Providing concessions, gifts and general information to the public
- Opening and closing routines
- Maintenance of a clean facility
- Selling Lake Area Zoological Society memberships
- May assist with educational programs
- Other duties as assigned
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age; must demonstrate the ability to operate a cash register and other concession equipment; must be accurate with admissions and revenues; must have a working knowledge of positive public relations; must be able to give directions to patrons.
Send City of Watertown application or call:
Kim Konrad, Zoo Operations Coordinator
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201-0910
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
Updated: 3/26/24 KK
Part-time Zookeeper (3-days a week)
Rate of Pay: Wage depending on experience and availability
Hours: Weekends and holidays; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Responsible for routine food preparation, feeding, animal husbandry, and maintenance of animal exhibits; assist in compliance with AZA rules and regulations.
- Responsible for enriching animals
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits, and grounds.
- Assist in monitoring and implementing animal health programs; work with zoo veterinarians and other medical personnel to ensure the proper care and health of the animal collection.
- Assist with public speaking engagements.
- Perform landscaping and grounds duties as directed.
- Other duties that pertain to the daily operation of a zoological park.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED certificate; some animal care experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to work with animals; the ability to lift 75lbs; and must have a valid driver’s license.
Send City of Watertown application or call:
Stacy Plocher, Zoo Manager
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201-0910
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
splocher@brambleparkzoo.com
Updated: 3/26/24 KK
Part-time Maintenance Worker
Rate of Pay: $13.00 DOE
Hours: Work 24 hours in a seven day period. May include weekends and holidays.
Work environment: Will perform duties indoors and outdoors which may include inclement weather conditions
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Perform janitorial duties such as cleaning bathrooms, mopping, hosing and garbage removal.
- Assist with duties such as planting, weed control, mowing and care of grounds; and performs snow removal operations.
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits and grounds.
- Assist with zoo projects as directed by full-time zoo staff
- Perform landscaping and grounds duties as directed.
- Other duties that pertain to the daily operation of a zoological park.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED certificate; some maintenance experience; knowledge of basic hand and power tools; able to work independently; the ability to lift 75lbs; ability to communicate effectively with other staff; must have a valid driver’s license.
Apply online at https://watertownsd.seamlessdocs.com/f/job_application
Questions or to apply in person please contact:
Stacy Plocher
Zoo Manager
Bramble Park Zoo
800 10th Street NW, Watertown, SD 57201
(P): 605-882-6269
Updated: 4/9/24 KK
