Special Evening Events Parking Lot Attendant

Roger Williams Park Zoo is currently recruiting for part-time, seasonal, Special Evening Events Parking Lot Attendant. The Special Events Parking Lot Attendant is under general direction and supervision of the Manager of Safety & Security and is responsible for overseeing vehicle traffic in our Zoo lots for all Zoo-related events, primarily during our Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular and Holiday Lights Spectacular shows. The work schedule is primarily from 4:30pm until 10:30pm with varying workdays, Monday through Sunday. A minimum of two shifts per week (at least a Friday or Saturday evening shift required). Start date, end dates and hours may fluctuate depending on the Zoo event.

· Monitor vehicle traffic flow from assigned designated area.

· Ensure that only permitted vehicles enter the Zoo lots.

· Efficiently and quickly assist guests to Zoo designated parking areas, entrance and exits.

· Courteously assist guests with Zoo event information.

· Report any known accidents, violations, unusual occurrences, or safety hazard to Special Event Parking Lot Supervisor on duty in a timely manner.

· Report any guest concerns to the Special Events Parking Lot Supervisor on duty in a timely manner.

· Assist with setting up and breaking down parking lot cones.

· Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Manager of Safety & Security and/or the Deputy Director of Operations.

· Ability to help with crowd control during organizational events.

· Ability to direct traffic using the equipment provided.

Previous customer service experience. Must be comfortable working with large crowds.

Parking lot experience is a plus. Recent experience working with diverse populations and fluency speaking additional languages a plus.

· Customer service skills.

· Highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

· Attention to detail in everyday work practice.

· Ability to work with patrons of all ages and abilities.

· Successful completion of a background check.

· Willingness to work flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

· Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.

· Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and step up and down from various platforms for prolonged periods.

· Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including telephone, two-way radio, golf cart, etc.

· Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

· Work environment is primarily in the public spaces of the Zoo where the noise level is usually moderate.

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Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to :

Roger Williams Park Zoo

ATTN: Special Evening Events Parking Lot Attendant

1000 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

or employment@rwpzoo.org

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Benefits:

• Employee discount
  

Schedule:

• Evening shift
  
• Every weekend
  

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person