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Turtle Back Zoo Seeks Seasonal Help: Will Host Job Fairs In Essex County
South Orange animal lovers take note... the zoo is looking to hire for positions that include animal helpers, maintenance and parking.
Love animals? There may be a job for you at the Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County.
The West Orange zoo will host a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, and again from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
According to county officials, the zoo is hiring for “seasonal positions” in all departments, including a limited number of seasonal supervisory positions.
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All applicants must be 18 years or older, and must pass a background check, according to county officials.
More information is available on the zoo’s website.
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Advertised jobs include:
- Animal Helpers
- Maintenance
- Parking Attendants
- Cashiers
- Guest Relations
- Ropes Rescuers
- Camp Counselors
- Managers
PERMANENT JOBS
The zoo also listed two additional open, full-time positions on Dec. 19, which can be seen here.
- Zoo Educator, On-Grounds Programming - $27,000 - $37,000
- Zoo Educator, Off Grounds/ Outreach Programming - $27,000 - $37,000
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