Guest Engagement Operations Coordinator
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Full-time
On-site
Goddard, Kansas, United States
Craft WOW Moments. Inspire Action. Drive Conservation.
At Tanganyika Wildlife Park, we go beyond caring for animals. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make you say "WOW". Inspiring generations to become conservation champions.
If you're passionate about animals, driven by purpose, and believe that one moment can change a life then this is where you belong.
Why Tanganyika?
A Front Row Seat to Conservation in Action
We’re not a zoo. We’re an experience. At Tanganyika, you’ll be part of a team pioneering interactive conservation experiences that educate, engage, and empower. We do conservation a bit different our focus is conservation one person at a time. Making people aware of the species, getting them interested, and then calling them to action.
Work That Gives You Goosebumps
From helping a toddler feed a giraffe for the first time to guiding a training session with a curious lemur, your job here is anything but ordinary. This is the kind of place where work and wonder collide.
Real Growth. Real Mentorship. Real Impact.
Whether you're starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Tanganyika invests in you. We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program, we want you to become the best YOU.
A Culture That Cares—For Animals and Humans
We lead with love, and it shows. Our team is fiercely supportive, deeply passionate, and united by a shared purpose. And yes, your “co-workers” might include sloths, rhinos, and porcupines.
Purpose That Reaches Beyond the Park
Every moment you create here fuels a global mission. Whether it’s supporting field conservation projects or inspiring a child to become a future biologist, your work leaves a legacy.
At Tanganyika Wildlife Park, we go beyond caring for animals. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make you say "WOW". Inspiring generations to become conservation champions.
If you're passionate about animals, driven by purpose, and believe that one moment can change a life then this is where you belong.
Why Tanganyika?
A Front Row Seat to Conservation in Action
We’re not a zoo. We’re an experience. At Tanganyika, you’ll be part of a team pioneering interactive conservation experiences that educate, engage, and empower. We do conservation a bit different our focus is conservation one person at a time. Making people aware of the species, getting them interested, and then calling them to action.
Work That Gives You Goosebumps
From helping a toddler feed a giraffe for the first time to guiding a training session with a curious lemur, your job here is anything but ordinary. This is the kind of place where work and wonder collide.
Real Growth. Real Mentorship. Real Impact.
Whether you're starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Tanganyika invests in you. We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program, we want you to become the best YOU.
A Culture That Cares—For Animals and Humans
We lead with love, and it shows. Our team is fiercely supportive, deeply passionate, and united by a shared purpose. And yes, your “co-workers” might include sloths, rhinos, and porcupines.
Purpose That Reaches Beyond the Park
Every moment you create here fuels a global mission. Whether it’s supporting field conservation projects or inspiring a child to become a future biologist, your work leaves a legacy.
Love organizing people, perfecting processes, and keeping everything running behind the scenes? As our Operations Coordinator, you’ll be the heartbeat of our team—supporting staff, streamlining communication, and making sure each day runs smoother than a penguin on ice.
From managing schedules and coordinating projects to ensuring our teams have what they need to succeed, you’ll be the go-to problem solver who keeps the wheels turning. If you’re energized by collaboration, obsessed with details, and ready to bring out the best in a passionate, purpose-driven crew, we’d love to have you join our wild team.
What You Bring
- Must hold valid driver’s license
- Management experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to spot and resolve challenges efficiently
- Desire to grow as a team member, leader, and human being
- Ability to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50-75 pounds when necessary
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, weekdays, holidays
What You'll Do
- PIC - responding to codes, counting cash drawers, and general support to GE department
- LMA (Lead, Manage, Hold Accountable) over Concierge, Retail, and Consumable departments
- Oversee merchandising and restock
- Oversee inventory and ordering
- Conduct and update Audits/Coaching/Compliance checks regularly for all departments
- Departmental SOPs
- Oversee scheduling
- Drop into roll when necessary to fill scheduling gaps and implement process improvements
What We Offer
- Year round, full-time position, salaried position
- Starting hourly rate of $37,440 plus prior experience pay
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- HSA
- 401(k) with match
- Unlimited PTO starting at 90 days
- In-house discounts
- EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family
- Complimentary admission to TWP for yourself and family
Apply at https://tanganyikawildlifeparkllc.easyapply.co
If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.
If you have any issues apply please email amoody@twpark.com for assistance.