Seasonal Merchandise Associate

Central Park Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Job Family: Retail Sales
Job Title: Temporary Associate
Location: Central Park Zoo
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Department: Merchandise
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $17/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. Apply now! We’ll consider you for several openings:

Sales Associate
Essential duties may include:
•    Making change and collecting money from guest for WCS merchandise
•    Actively seek out and engage guest with a friendly greeting and smile
•    Stock shelves and process deliveries to maintain appropriate inventory levels
•    Maintain general knowledge of park amenities to provide excellent service to our guest

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
About this role

Summary

Assist guests with merchandise sales, stocking, and providing excellent customer service

Job title

Temporary Associate

Experience level

entry level

Industry

retail

Location requirements

On-site at Central Park Zoo, flexible schedule, seasonal work

Salary

$17k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

money handlingfriendly greetingstock shelvesinventory knowledge

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

customer servicesalesmerchandiseinventory
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site