CAREERS INTERNSHIPS VOLUNTEER
Join the Wild Side: Now Hiring!
The Zoo is actively seeking candidates for the following career-focused positions:
- Accounting Clerk
- Carpenter
- Communications Manager
- Corporate Relations/Sponsorships Coordinator
- Development Coordinator
- Director of Conservation
- Events Assistant
- Events Coordinator
- Equipment Repair Specialist
- Grounds Manager
- HVAC Technician
- Institutional Advancement Executive Assistant
- Lead Attendant
- Life Support Systems Keeper – Temporary
- Mammal Curator
- Prospect Researcher
- Staff Accountant
Seasonal Positions
Pick up a part-time job at the wildest place in Pittsburgh! Apply through our Virtual Job Fair to learn about seasonal positions, including visitor services, education, grounds, and event staff.
Internships
Join the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s team to gain a practical hands-on introduction to working in a modern zoological park. Interns assist the Zoo’s professional staff in working toward our mission of connecting people to wildlife and inspiring communities to conserve nature for future generations. Internships are available in a variety of departments, and are ideal for students and graduates looking to develop basic abilities, further refine advanced skills, and enhance their career goals.
Food and Retail
Apply for a role within Service Systems Associates (SSA), the Zoo’s partner in food, beverage, and retail operations, here!
To apply for a Zoo position, complete the below application and send to HR@pittsburghzoo.org
If you are interested in future employment, please submit an application at any time.
Please indicate your desired start date on the application and communicate that the application is for future employment when you submit.
Please note that all new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer.
EXPLORE MORE
From our internship programs for high school students (at least 18 years of age), college students, and graduates, to volunteer programs, we have a variety of ways you can get involved with the Zoo!
Pride In Our People
Our new series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff here at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.