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Attractions Associate (Age 16 or older)

St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis, United States Posted: January 09, 2026


Create a welcoming environment by engaging guest, offering guidance, and collecting parking lot and attraction payments while providing a great guest experience and following established policies and procedures. This position is open to individuals who have already turned at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities include processing transactions for guests purchasing parking or attraction tickets via cash, credit/debit, or membership; recording sign-ins and VIP guest parking; directing traffic, providing information; cleaning of parking lots or booth areas. This position also requires other duties as assigned as they pertain to the Attractions Department such as evening shifts for events. The starting rate for this position is $15.00 per hour but may increase based on availability and experience.  

Minimum requirements

High School diploma preferred but not required; Computer/register experience preferred; Cash handling experience preferred; Strong communication skills required.

Qualifications

Applicants must have flexible availability most weekends, holidays, and event evenings. They must be able to count currency and make change. Other abilities include sitting for several hours; directing traffic movement using signs, flags, and hand signals; able to work outdoors in all weather; lift 25 pounds unaided; at times they may need to be able to stand for several hours, and maintain an alert, professional posture when not actively engaged in guest transactions or directing vehicle traffic. People skills are required to considerately handle guest issues within guidelines of zoo policies. All successful candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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