Build connections between humans and the natural world by joining the Rolling Hills Zoo leadership team as our Education Curator! RHZ is looking for an individual with a passion for inspiring people on behalf of wildlife to oversee and advance Zoo educational opportunities and initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Part of RHZ leadership team
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Zoo’s mission statement and core values.
• Performs duties in a service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a healthy work environment.
• Recognizes the needs of others and treats others with respect and dignity.
• Maintains good work habits and adheres to all policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of all educational programs, on and off site, for all ages.
• Schedule and communicate with groups on fieldtrips and education programing
• Supervises program leaders and education volunteers in their duties.
• Create and implement zoo experiences program for guests and groups.
• Will routinely deliver education programs to a wide variety of audiences in different venues both on-site and off-site.
• Responsible to uphold the mission and goals of RHZ in all educational programs.
• Trains and supervises Zoo Teens for education programming.
• Will network with other educators, locally and nationally, to continue to enhance and improve the quality of programming offered..
• Working with the General Curator, will comply with all Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) guidelines and safety recommendations in the use of education program animals.
• Will attend meetings and conferences pertinent to zoo education and wildlife/conservation education.
• Will work with other departments to organize special events held at the Zoo and/or Museum.
• Other duties of a similar nature as otherwise assigned.

Experience Required, Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in wildlife education or similar venue.
• Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office.
• Strong people and communication skills.
• Must have strong knowledge of developmental stages in children.
• Able to develop and implement curriculum appropriate to a variety of age groups.

Desired Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• NAI certified
• 1 + years working with children in camp setting
• Bilingual

‍Benefits include: health insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) retirement plan.

‍Fill out the Employment Application online and...

Mail or Deliver In-Person to:
‍Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401

Or email resume to: info@rollinghillszoo.org

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

‍*RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

What is a Zoo Keeper? They are biologists, custodians, conservationists, chefs, creators, stockers, trainers, researchers, organizers, vet techs, educators, and teammates!  

Rolling Hills Zoo is looking for an independent self-starter that is interested in a career working with animals. We will train the right person! 

Send resume with cover letter detailing your interest in becoming an Animal Keeper to application@rollinghillszoo.org or mail to ‍Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

‍*RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.‍

Rolling Hills Zoo has an openings on their Event Team! These are part-time/as needed positions that would help with events in the Conference Center as well as in the Zoo.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Bartending experience desired but will train
• Setting up and tearing down the Conference Center for events
• Serving food and beverage in the Conference Center
• Assisting with special events such as Zoo Brew and Pumpkin PaZoola

If you enjoy providing quality customer service in a fun environment, please send your resume to:
Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 or email info@rollinghillszoo.org.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

 *RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and would like to take care of a 65-acre oasis? Rolling Hills Zoo is accepting applications for full-time and seasonal landscape positions. The right candidates will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful zoological park with a wide variety of plants and trees.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of turf grass maintenance, including irrigation, fertilizing and weed control
• General landscape knowledge
• Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Will operate all types of landscape equipment including mowers, skid-steers, weed-eaters, and leaf-blowers
• Must work in all types of weather

Two years previous landscape experience is preferred for fulltime position, but not required for seasonal positions.

To be a part of Rolling Hills Zoo’s landscape team send your resume to: Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 or email info@rollinghillszoo.org.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

 *RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

Are you familiar with basic fabrication, welding, electrical, plumbing, painting, concrete work and carpentry? Then Rolling Hills Zoo has a position for you on our Maintenance team.

To apply you must be a team player and be able to work weekends. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.

To be a part of Rolling Hills Zoo’s maintenance team send your resume to: info@rollinghillszoo.org or mail to ‍Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

‍*RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.‍

Rolling Hills Zoo has a place for you! 

We are now hiring seasonal staff for various areas in the Zoo:

• Ticketing
• Gift Shop
• Restaurant
• Landscape
• Animal Feed Station attendants

With a new baby rhino and a lion exhibit set to open early this summer, Rolling Hills Zoo is the wildest place to work in the Salina area!

Flexible hours!
Must be available to work weekends & holidays!

‍Fill out the Employment Application and send it here: 

Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 ; Attn: Danita Bosquez

Or email resume to: info@rollinghillszoo.org

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

‍*RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.