Parking Attendants - Winter Lights Spectacular
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Lehigh Valley Zoo
PA
Summary
Parking attendants facilitate the smooth operation of parking lots during the Winter Light Spectacular event. They are responsible for inspecting parking areas for safety, communicating instructions to guests, and managing traffic flow.
Job Description
Description
Parking Attendants - Seasonal
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society Schnecksville, PA
Description
JOB TITLE: Parking Attendants - Winter Light Spectacular
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Operations (SDO)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TYPE OF POSITION: Part-time (seasonal)
Wages: $11.00 / hour
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JOB SUMMARY: Parking Attendant Associates perform a variety of duties to help facilitate a smooth and efficient operation of the assigned parking lots during the Winter Light Spectacular event.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Visually inspects all parking areas for safety and maintenance concerns.
- Ensure that you are well informed and prepared for daily events.
- Clearly communicates all instructions and needs to staff and immediate supervisors.
- Properly wear safety vests and be equipped with parking wands and radios, provided nightly by LV Zoo
- Ability to answer general guest questions concerning parking, directions, admissions, etc.
- Contacts supervisors and follows protocol if accidents or other emergencies arise.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable speaking to small and large groups of people
- Ability to act in a friendly, outgoing, polite, and professional manor always to guests and staff
- Ability to follow written and oral direction and to exercise good judgment
- Personal and professional image and demeanor
- Committed to ensuring that “all guests leave happy”
- Flexibility with schedule; available to work weekends, holidays, evenings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Physical Demands: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to: walk; sit; stand; use hands to fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employees must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While performing these job duties, you will be required to work outside in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- * Must be at least 16 years of age
- * If minor, must provide working permit
- * Reliable transportation
- * Flexible schedule: including weekends, nights, and holidays
- * Parking attendant experience a plus
- * Must be able to communicate clearly and follow directions accurately
As a non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoo is a treasured community landmark with a history spanning over a century. Lehigh Valley Zoo, located in the heart of the Trexler Nature Preserve, is home to more than 250 animal ambassadors representing over 128 species.
The Zoo’s animal collection is collectively managed through the Species Survival Plan Program™(SSP) which is administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). As a means to share important conservation messaging with Zoo guests and contribute to field conservation, the Zoo contributes to, participates in, and initiates wildlife conservation programs at home and in the field.
The Zoo’s full-circle conservation projects spotlight Spotted Turtle (local), Mexican Gray Wolf (national) and African Penguin (international). You can learn about the Zoo’s conservation efforts by visiting the Zoo’s Reptile & Amphibian Discover Center, watching a daily African Penguin feeding, and observing a real life wolf feed throughout the year. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and an institutional member of American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), the Zoo hosts year-round family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
As a non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoo is a treasured community landmark with a history spanning over a century. Lehigh Valley Zoo, located in the heart of the Trexler Nature Preserve, is home to more than 250 animal ambassadors representing over 128 species.
The Zoo’s animal collection is collectively managed through the Species Survival Plan Program™(SSP) which is administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). As a means to share important conservation messaging with Zoo guests and contribute to field conservation, the Zoo contributes to, participates in, and initiates wildlife conservation programs at home and in the field.
The Zoo’s full-circle conservation projects spotlight Spotted Turtle (local), Mexican Gray Wolf (national) and African Penguin (international). You can learn about the Zoo’s conservation efforts by visiting the Zoo’s Reptile & Amphibian Discover Center, watching a daily African Penguin feeding, and observing a real life wolf feed throughout the year. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and an institutional member of American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), the Zoo hosts year-round family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
