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Position Summary Shuttle Drivers operate the Bronx Zoo shuttle to transport guests, ensuring that our guests enjoy a safe and fun experience.
Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays. Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer. Occasional after-hours events. Hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am-5:30pm on weekends, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.
Responsibilities - Providing excellent service to guests, including maintaining general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering questions and finding ways to create a great guest experience, in accordance with WCS standards of guest service - Helping guests enter and exit shuttle with special attention to children, elderly, and disabled patrons - Maintaining order among guests waiting to enter shuttle and safely admitting the appropriate number of guests in a timely manner - Monitoring area and communicating with guests to ensure their safety - Maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas as instructed - Completing other assignments and helping others on the team as required
Additional Responsibilities include: - Assisting with holiday, exhibit and events set up.
Qualifications: - Minimum age of 18 years or older - Valid driver's license required - Customer service orientation - Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment - Ability to work outdoors remaining at assigned posts for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions - Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds - Dependability and reliability
Preferred Qualifications - Prior customer service experience - Previous Experience speaking in front of large groups or audiences
Seasonal position with an immediate start date and expected end date of October 31, 2024. Many of our seasonal employees are offered an opportunity for promotion to permanent positions, or to return as seasonal employees for the following season.
Perks of Working at WCS: - Free employee access to 4 parks: surround yourself with all kinds of animals and engage with like-minded coworkers. - Complimentary Guest Park Tickets - Company-provided uniforms - Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College. - Earned Paid Sick Time - Employee Assistance Program - Free Banking - Discounts at Food & Merchandise Concessions
To Apply: Apply online at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25965&siteid=5169#jobDetails=846909_5169
