Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead

Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead

Job Title: Team Lead

Location: Bronx Zoo

Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Department: Merchandise

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $18/hour

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.

Earn your stripes in sales and service! With a warm and welcoming smile, help our guests choose the perfect souvenirs to take home. If you are looking for a fast-paced, fun environment to show off your customer service skills, join us at WCS.

Essential duties may include:

• Assist in leading the daily operation of an assigned area.
• Reinforce selling skills training by focusing on the individual sale to increase average transaction spent.
• Stock shelves and process deliveries to maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Maintain general knowledge of park amenities to provide excellent service to our guests

Perks of Working with Us:

• Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company provided uniforms
• Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
• Serve Safe Certification Training/ Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move 20-50 pounds
• Comfortable being exposed to cold and hot weather conditions
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team