Retail Team Member

Retail Team Member

Are you looking for a fun place to work? Do you want to be a part of a team of employees making a difference in the lives of animals and people? Tanganyika is looking for energetic, reliable, team orientated people to join our Retail team!

At Tanganyika, you'll gain valuable, marketable skills while having fun and being part of a unique work environment. Our employees love the park's continuous growth, exciting animal encounters, and the opportunity to learn new things every day. Plus, our Team Members enjoy a family-like atmosphere that encourages personal growth and development. Plus, sometimes you get to meet a sloth during your lunch or say hi to a rhino while you're running an errand!

Come join our Retail team for the 2024 season and help us make a difference!
*Please note this position will begin training on February 3rd or February 10th and have training completed and Team Members ready to start in March when we open!*

The Retail team will:

• Welcome guests to the park through ticketing/admission
• Interact with guests and ensure they had a great day prior to leaving
• Keep merchandise tidy and stocked at open, close and throughout the day
• Handle guest's questions in-person and on the phone
• Be a representative of Tanganyika and its values

Desired skills, experience, and individual qualities:

• Self-motivated
• Hard working
• Driven
• Dedicated
• Ability to read behavior
• Fast learner
• Conflict resolution
• Flexibility
• Adaptable

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting rate of $11.50 with modifiers for previous experience
• Seasonal position
• Professional development program that allows Team Members to improve their skill set and earn additional pay compensation
• In-House Discounts
• Complimentary admission to TWP for yourself and immediate family

Please apply at https://twpark.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.

Please make sure to check your emails, this is how we will be communicating to you about your application.

Tanganyika Wildlife Park is located on the West edge of Wichita at:
1000 S. Hawkins Ln. in Goddard, KS.

GPS Update:
Google Maps and Apple Maps are both routing people to our service entrance off 183rd St W. If you use one of these apps for directions, make sure you go North to Maple St and then head West to Hawkins Ln. The true Park entrance is at the end of that road.

The Pavilion Deli offers full meal combos with sandwiches, chips and drinks, kids meals, sides and snacks. For dessert Tanganyika has a full selection of ice cream novelties. The beverage selection includes a full range of bottled drinks, juices, fountain drinks, souvenir cups, Icees and beer.

Kang Brew Cafe provides smoothies, Tanganyika Twisters and coffee-based drinks like the Giraffe-a-Latte and Okapi-ccino to keep you energized. Also find hot beverages like hot chocolate and coffee from Wichita-based Reverie Coffee Roasters.

If you don't want to try one of our delicious dining options, you are welcome to bring in your own food and beverages except for glass containers and alcohol.

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The Wichita metro area offers a range of convenient hotel options to choose from if you are visiting Tanganyika from out of town or planning to extend your stay overnight.

The Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) with the purpose of supporting exotic and endangered animal conservation and education efforts locally (via Tanganyika Wildlife Park) and around the world.