Careers

If you care about animals as much as we do, we want to hear from you!

Interested in an internship? Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers internships for people ages 18 and older, learn more.

Application Process:
  1. Departments may have their own application process. Read the instructions per job listing carefully and follow them.
  2. If the application instructions refer to the standard Zoo Job Application (PDF), download it HERE.
  3. Calling the Zoo is not the best way to reach us about jobs, as we have many departments.
  4. Submit your resume to:
    • The e-mail address listed with job opening.
    • Fax number (719) 633-2254. On your cover sheet, indicate the department your information should be given to.

Note: Jobs listed on this web site may be filled at any time and are subject to availability. We try to keep this list current, but jobs may be available that are not listed.

Current Opportunities at the Zoo:

Part-Time Animal Keeper Assistant with Browse Collection Focus

Keeper Assistant-Browse Acquisition: This position will consist of 2-3 days per week of browse acquisition. Tree branches are browse. Obtaining and delivering browse to a variety of animal areas in the Zoo is a critical component to many animals Environmental Enhancements Programs. The ability to lift potentially heavy tree branches (branch weights can range from 5 pounds to 30 pounds) repetitively during the workday is necessary. Total weight of branch material per day can reach 2000 pounds.

Keeper Assistant-Animal Areas: This position is responsible for providing the highest quality care and husbandry of the animals to which they are assigned. Animal Keeper Assistants support the Zoo in our mission “to be a leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care; to connect people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.” Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. This position is non-supervisory in nature, and was created to assist keepers with cleaning, diet prep, and shows, so that animal keepers can focus on other goals (primarily training and enrichment). Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards. Promotes teamwork! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $16.00 per hour
To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Post-Graduate Veterinary Technician Program

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a career as a Zoo Veterinary Technician! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an excellent place to begin your journey. During the 6 month program, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in zoo wildlife care, working closely with experienced veterinary technicians, zoo veterinarians and zoo keeper staff. After the program, you will be better prepared to be competitive for other zoo veterinary technician positions. Please keep in mind that you may need to move around to find the right job. This program is open to post graduate, credentialed, experienced veterinary technicians only. View full program description and application requirements.

COMPENSATION: Stipend of $1300 at the end of each month.
To Apply: Review required application materials in the program description link for details. Applications close in February for a start date of May (runs May-October), and close in August for a start date of November (runs November-April). Send a resume and letter of interest to [email protected], addressed to Brenda Cordova. No phone calls please.

Food Service & Retail Positions

(Managed by The SSA Group) Currently hiring for:
– Line Coooks
– Food Service Associates
– Warehouse Runners
– Retail Associates

For more information & to apply click here

All other: Aletha Nylen, Director of Admin Operations – [email protected]

Adult Volunteers

Have time on your hands? Want to do something worthwhile in an exciting, beautiful setting? Come to the Zoo and volunteer. You’ll be glad you did. Whether you want to help keep our animals comfortable, help children have a wonderful zoo experience, or work in an office, your efforts are needed. More about adult volunteering…

 

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

 

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