SALARY & FLSA: $22.24 -31.14 per hour; FLSA non-exempt
The $22.24 hourly starting pay is structured to be competitive and may extend up to the $26.69 midpoint of the annual range, reflecting our commitment to offering competitive compensation to qualified candidates.
OPENING DATE: 02/19/2026
CLOSING DATE: 03/05/2026 (This position may close early or be extended depending on how many qualified applications are received.)
JOB TYPE: Part time, regular
UNION: Non-Represented
OPENINGS: 1
LOCATION: Onsite only
DEPARTMENT: Events
This role will work an average of 29 hours per week. Qualified candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, work hours can include early mornings and/or late evenings.
HOW DO YOU ZOO?
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.
WHO YOU ARE
As our new Events & Experiences Coordinator, we know you will be successful in this role because you:
Love Creating Memories: You are focused on delivering an impactful experience for all guests and are ready to design and coordinate a variety of events.
Are Focused and Cool Under Pressure: No detail goes missed under your watch. You meet all deadlines and help to keep projects on schedule. You can work well under pressure, adapting quickly in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Have Strong Project Management Skills: You manage your time wisely, seek to work smarter, and have meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of planning and execution.
Know How to Roll with It: With a Can-Do attitude, you can accept and adapt in situations with unexpected circumstances or challenges, remaining flexible and resilient with an open mindset toward finding a solution or alternative.
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage intake of event requests, including gathering requirements from stakeholders, booking events in Momentus, creating venue maps and production forms.
Create and maintain detailed event timelines, track event status, and perform a variety of detail-oriented tasks to ensure event preparedness, including participating in meetings with zoo teams supporting events.
Coordinate event logistics, including catering, audio-visual, and programming.
Oversee elements of event setup, day-of execution, and teardown.
Meet event deadlines, projects, and targets to keep to an event schedule.
Participate in problem solving event-related issues and analyze post-event performance.
Perform general office duties, including support for email communications.
Contribute creative ideas to enhance the event experience, including themes, décor, and entertainment options.
Leverage technology to streamline processes, manage communications, and enhance overall efficiency.
Provide high quality customer service to guests and internal stakeholders.
Interact with staff, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors in a professional and ethical manner.
Perform general office duties such as composing correspondence; maintain event software, files, database entry, meeting minutes, and reminders.
Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
Working knowledge of Momentus event management platform is a plus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum three (3) years of experience in event planning; experience with outdoor festivals and events is a plus.
Ability to work a flexible schedule on-site at Woodland Park Zoo, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (communications, marketing, nonprofit management, hospitality, etc.) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Teams required.
Proficiency with event management software and tools.
Ability to understand, explain, and enforce policies to on‐site staff, other zoo departments, and the general public in a clear and confident manner.
Ability to work well under pressure, and to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Ability to balance multiple tasks and requests at one time.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to work successfully as a team member as well as independently.
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of customers.
Successful applicants must live and work in Washington State to perform this role.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid WA driver's license with a safe driving history.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; lift/move heavy objects such as during event setup and teardown, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be comfortable often working in an outdoor, public environment where conditions the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud with fluctuating temperatures.
BENEFITS
The Woodland Park Zoo offers part time staff the following benefits:
4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
Annual Zoo membership after 90 days as a Regular employee
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal holiday time, pro-rated based on standard hours
403(b) Retirement Plan
Free staff parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
SELECTION PROCESS
Application: Please include a resume and cover letter with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs. Please be sure to list or upload copies of all relevant training and certifications on your application. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
This opportunity is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Woodland Park Zoo values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The zoo encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.
Screening: We will review applications and select some candidates for screening calls. Final candidates will be invited for virtual or in-person interviews.
Offer: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check. In addition, this role requires the applicant to successfully complete a: driving record review.
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