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!
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
Education Camp Counselor - As a Summer Camp Counselor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging, and educational programming that aligns with our mission of wildlife conservation and education. Through your passion and enthusiasm, you’ll enrich the community and contribute to positive change by providing fun and memorable experiences for campers while supporting our sustainability goals. You’ll help drive guest engagement and participation by providing impactful and enriching experiences that support our overall objectives. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Chief Financial Officer - The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) partners with the CEO to lead financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, strong operations, and alignment with organizational priorities. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance, while providing financial insights to support executive and board decision-making. The CFO also guides revenue strategy for Guest Engagement, driving growth in attendance, retail, and concessions. Pay range is $90k - $95k annually based on education and experience. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
Finance Analyst - The Finance Analyst supports daily financial operations by handling cash management, deposits, data entry, and invoice processing. This role provides administrative support for fundraising programs and special events, assists with donor contribution processing through DonorPerfect, maintains financial records in compliance with retention policies, and serves as backup to the Finance Clerk I as needed. Pay range is $55k - $60k annually based on education and experience. Please send resumes to smiles@topekazoo.org
