Frequently Asked Job Questions

How do I apply for a job with the San Francisco Zoo?

Click Current Job Openings and then the job title of the position in which you are interested. This will allow you to review the entire job description. At the top and bottom of the job description you are provided three options: to Apply Now, E-mail the job description to a friend or return to Careers Home page. Choose Apply Now and follow the steps to apply.

Please note that you will only be allowed to send one attachment. If you would like to include a cover letter (or if the application process requires it), please put your cover letter at the start of your resume document before you attach it.

The San Francisco Zoo prefers that you apply for open positions via this Web site. If you are unable to apply for a position electronically, you may fax your cover letter and resume to (415) 753-7139 or mail it to: Human Resources, San Francisco Zoological Society, 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA 94132.

How old do you have to be to apply?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The position I’m interested in is not listed. How do I apply for that position?

The Zoo can only accept resumes for any specific open position. If you would like to be notified by the Zoo when a position in your area of interest becomes available, please register on our site. When you register, you will be sent an e-mail notification to let you know that a position in your area of interest has become available.

How do I register for notification of open positions?

Click Current Job Openings and select Log In/Register and follow the steps to register. You will need to have an e-mail address to register.

How do I apply for an Internship with the San Francisco Zoo?

Openings for summer internships are posted on our Web site in late winter or early spring. One-year internships are usually posted from spring to early summer. Click here for more internship information.

I applied for a position a few weeks ago and still haven’t been contacted for an interview. What should I do?

The San Francisco Zoo is a desirable employer and we receive hundreds of resumes annually. Qualifying resumes are forwarded to the recruiting committee or hiring manager. These resumes are review by the committee or manager and this process may take several weeks. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by phone or e-mail. If the position has a closing date, the position will remain open and we will continue accepting resumes until that closing date. Interviews will be scheduled following the close date.

If the position is filled and you are not chosen for an interview, you should receive an e-mail notification when the position is filled. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually.