Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead
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Apply to this job Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
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. Apply now! We’ll consider you for several openings:
Senior Associate
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
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. Apply now! We’ll consider you for several openings:
Senior Associate
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
About this role
Summary
Lead merchandise sales and customer service at Bronx Zoo, enhance guest experience.
Job title
Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead
Experience level
entry level
Industry
recreation
Location requirements
On-site at Bronx Zoo, flexible schedule, no remote work
Salary
$18/hour
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
customer serviceinventory managementsales
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
salescustomer servicemerchandiseinventory management
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site