Job Opportunities
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden offers a variety of full-time and part-time job opportunities in an exciting and dynamic work environment. Our success is a credit to our fabulous team of employees. Be part of what makes Riverbanks so remarkable. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer part-time and seasonal work as well as opportunities for full-time careers in animal care, horticulture, guest services, education, maintenance and administration. Background checks are performed on all candidates. Our employees work a broad range of schedules to meet the needs of the animals, plants and visitors in our care. Riverbanks offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. We value the contributions of all of our employees and reward excellence through a variety of programs. Join us because Riverbanks is a great place to work and grow!
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To learn more about careers in zoos and aquariums, visit the website of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
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We welcome applications via fax, email, mail or walk-in. We prefer not to accept applications for positions that are not currently open or from applicants who are not currently available. All applicants receive notice of receipt of their application, however only the top candidates for each position are contacted via telephone.
If you are not contacted for an interview, please be assured that your resume will be kept on file for one year should a similar opportunity arise.
NOTE: Please apply by only one of these methods. For example, it is not necessary to mail a resume once you have faxed or emailed a resume.
For email applicants: Please review our Current Job Openings and click on the 'Online Job Application Form' link for the position you are interested in. This list is updated weekly.
For fax applicants: Please fax your resume, cover letter and/or application form to 803.253.6381.
For mail applicants: Please send your resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Riverbank Zoo and Garden, PO Box 1060, Columbia, SC 29202-1060.
For walk-in applicants: Application forms are available in our Reception Office at our Administration Gate. Or print out our Job Application Form (*requires Acrobat Reader) and bring it in completed. Walk-ins are welcome to bring in application, resumes and cover letters Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. |
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State Health and Life Insurance Plans |
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State Retirement Plan |
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State Credit Union Eligibility |
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Sick and Vacation Leave |
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Free Guest Passes each Year |
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50% Discount in Riverbanks Restaurants |
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20% Discount in Riverbanks Gift Shops |
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Employee of the Month Recognition Program |
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Employee Activities and Celebrations |
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Employee Membership |
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Guest Passes |
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Applicants for our animal keeper positions must have direct experience with exotic/zoo animal care and husbandry. We prefer candidates with Bachelors degrees in life science (biology, zoology, etc.) For more information about becoming a zookeeper, visit the Web site of the American Association of Zoo Keepers.
Volunteering at Riverbanks is a great way to gain some of the valuable experience that it takes to be a zookeeper! |
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SSA is our on-site provider of these important services.
NOTE: Please apply by only one of these methods. For example, it is not necessary to mail a resume once you have faxed or emailed a resume.
For email applicants: Please review our Current Job Openings and click on the 'Online Job Application Form' link for the position you are interested in. This list is updated weekly.
For fax applicants: Please fax your resume, cover letter and/or application form to 803.748.7828.
For mail applicants: Please send your resume and cover letter to SSA, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210.
For walk-in applicants: SSA application forms are available in our Reception Office at our Administration Gate. Walk-ins are welcome to bring in application, resumes and cover letters Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. |
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Aramark is our on-site provider of these important services.
NOTE: Please apply by only one of these methods. For example, it is not necessary to mail a resume once you have faxed or emailed a resume.
For email applicants: Please review our Current Job Openings and click on the 'Online Job Application Form' link for the position you are interested in. This list is updated weekly.
For fax applicants: Please fax your resume, cover letter and/or application form to 803.771.8722.
For mail applicants: Please send your resume and cover letter to Aramark Facilities Services, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210.
For walk-in applicants: Aramark application forms are available in our Reception Office at our Administration Gate. Walk-ins are welcome to bring in application, resumes and cover letters Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. |
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