Career Opportunities
Would you like to join the team at the Topeka Zoo and Friends of the Topeka Zoo? There are many types of positions that work together to make a zoo run!
Finance Director - The Finance Director is responsible for leading the day-to-day financial operations to ensure long-term financial sustainability, compliance, and accurate reporting. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role provides strategic financial guidance to senior leadership, assumes primary accounting responsibilities, and oversees designated financial functions of the organization. The Finance Director plays a critical role in supporting the Zoo’s mission by ensuring sound financial stewardship, effective internal controls, and transparent reporting to leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Vet Tech - As a Vet Tech, you would assist with maintaining the Animal Health program, schedule and assist with preventative maintenance, participate in medical procedures, prep equipment for surgery & anesthesia, prep animals for surgery, test equipment pre-surgery, provide animal care for patients in hospital and undergoing quarantine, set up housing, treatments as prescribed, cleaning, feeding, and enrichment, provide laboratory services, maintain parasitology schedule for the animals, and maintain the pharmacy. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Membership and Marketing Manager - The Membership and Marketing Manager leads the development, management, and growth of the Zoo’s membership program while driving innovative marketing strategies that increase attendance, membership sales, and revenue. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this position focuses on strengthening membership acquisition and retention and collaborates closely with the CAO and other departments to design and implement revenue-generating strategies that enhance overall attendance. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Educator - This position supports the organization by ensuring quality, fun and educational programming in line with our Mission and Sustainability goals. You bring significant value through your messaging and passion to enrich the community through wildlife conservation and education, influencing change. You contribute to the bottom line by delivering quality experiences that increase our guest visits. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Environmental Services - This role plays a vital part in creating a welcoming and safe environment, ensuring that every guest enjoys a high-quality experience. You bring exceptional value by taking pride in your work and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant atmosphere for our visitors. Your dedication directly impacts on the overall guest experience, helping to foster memorable moments and encouraging repeat visits. By upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, you contribute to the success and positive reputation of our organization. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Seasonal Keeper - This position performs duties that impact meaningful zoo guest experiences in the Adventure Trail while ensuring the animals in this area are receiving the best care. Responsibilities involve the care of the Lorikeet aviary (daily husbandry, enrichment, interaction with zoo guests; and guest feeding opportunities) according to USDA, AZA, and Topeka Zoo standards. It involves the care and monitoring of the Farm Yard (daily husbandry, interaction with zoo guests, and monitoring the area) according to USDA and AZA standards. The day will also include husbandry for trumpeter swans and birds of prey. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
