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Work At NJ’s Turtle Back Zoo: Job Fair Will Recruit For Open Positions
The Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County will hold a job fair on April 13. See what positions are available here.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange will hold a job fair for part-time and seasonal positions at the zoo on Thursday, April 13.
The job fair for spring/summer/fall employment will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange, and will also include positions involving the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, Safari Mini Golf, paddle boats and Treetop Adventure Course, according to a county announcement.
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All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and successfully pass a criminal background check, the county stated. For more information, call 973-731-5800, or click here.
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Available positions include:
- Animal Helpers (Farm, Aviary, Touch Tank, Butterfly Tent)
- Custodian/ Maintenance
- Parking Attendants
- Handy-person
- Grounds Keeper
- Cashiers
- Mascots
- Greeters
- Paddle Boat attendants
- Mini Golf attendants
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