Welcome Center Associate-Retail

Welcome Center Associate


Status: Full-Time - Entry-Level

Hourly: $23.00

Benefits: After 60 Day Probationary Period

Health, Dental, and Vision Offered

Primary Function: Customer Service- Retail

We are so much more than a workplace. We are a team committed to service, to bettering our communities, and the world. As the oldest and largest non-profit carnivore Sanctuary in the world, our visionary approach is simple: EVERYTHING we do is for the animals.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary has endless opportunities where our team members continue to develop personal and professional skills while growing their knowledge base through hands-on, peer-to-peer, and management guided training. Saving and caring for animals, as well as educating people, is our overall mission. With hard work, dedication, and longevity, there is room for future growth in cross-training in other departments as well!


Job Duties include but not limited to:

• Customer Service
• Cashier
• Educating Guests
• Cleaning
• Rentals
• Obtaining Liability Waivers
• Security
• Monitoring
• Teamwork related tasks

Specifically, we are looking for people that possess the following qualities:

• Great attitude
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Team player
• Determination
• Positive attitude
• Belief in organization's mission

Required/Other:

• Valid Driver's License (Own Transportation)
• Able to learn and perform tasks on sale kiosks
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work as a team
• Ability to bend, lift, crouch, and participate in vigorous physical activities such as snow shoveling, etc.

As you can see, we are looking for people who possess strong foundational skills with an attitude to succeed. It's incredibly important for each auditioned to know in their heart they are truly ready to become part of something bigger than themselves and actually possess all of the core ingredients required.


If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding service opportunity with real purpose, you are special and we want to meet you!


Background Check Statement:


Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.