# Event Details - **Event Name**: John Ball Zoo Hiring Party - 18+ - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Zoo Team. Be a Wildlife Hero! ‼️ Due to the high number of applicants and successful interviews, many of our seasonal positions are now filled or nearing capacity. At this time, we are primarily seeking candidates who: - Are available to work weekdays (Monday–Friday) - Are 18 years of age or older - Have availability to support evening events throughout the season Date: February 25th (Wednesday) Time: from 2PM-5PM Location: 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (John Ball Zoo) - Ballroom above Administration building. It is located at the front of the zoo entrance and is located up the stairs. About This Event: Looking for an exciting job this Spring/Summer and beyond? Step into the world of wildlife conservation and guest experiences at John Ball Zoo! Meet hiring managers from several different departments offering a wide range of positions tailored to your interests and skills. What to Expect: Explore Unique Opportunities: Discover roles across seven departments, from Food and Beverage and Retail to Guest Experiences & Admissions, each offering valuable skill development and memorable experiences. Engage in on-the-spot interviews with department representatives. Also a chance to come and view the different departments, and schedule an interview for later. Will be offering scheduled interviews in the future, or on the spot. This is your chance to showcase your passion and skills! With the potential to be hired on the spot! Experience: Giveaways, prizes, and refreshments will be offered. Teams & Jobs: (These are seasonal positions – running from Mid-March – November 2026) - Food and Beverage: F&B Team Member & Food Service Lead - Guest Experiences & Admissions: Guest Experiences Team Member, Adventure Team Member - Retail: Retail Team Member - Face Painting: Face Painter - Warehouse and Grounds: Warehouse and Grounds Team Member - Education: Zoo Educator - Rentals: Venue Event Staff, Bartenders, Shuttle Drivers, Hospitality Interns Benefits for Team Members: - Zoo Membership – during employment - Free Bus Passes - Free Lunches - Incentive Opportunities for Close Encounters and behind the scenes tours - Tickets to special events - Reward-Based Incentives: Free food, discounts at the retail store, zip line, rope course, and camel rides! - Flexible Scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly) - Personal & Professional Development Opportunities: Career Development, Training, Professional References & Assistance - Easy Application: No Cover Letter, Resume, or Previous Experience Required - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/john-ball-zoo-hiring-party-18/200029445137215 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, workshops, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 188 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029445137215?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+rapids-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504 - **lat**: 42.96372 - **long**: -85.69995 - **full address**: 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504 ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: John Ball Zoo (https://allevents.in/org/john-ball-zoo/6456657) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5b88e12c43ba5dc55789c05acfb702995913cb14fce26290198482b46d8a1d6b-rimg-w1200-h480-dcf78723-gmir?v=1771514712 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/70175174c7a6f91f4bb451ed22ef95273023ab72a8abdad9ce35b40f3e4e53ad-rimg-w300-h300-dcf78723-gmir?v=1771514712 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504 - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** John Ball Zoo - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** parties, entertainment, workshops, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about John Ball Zoo Hiring Party - 18+ ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "John Ball Zoo Hiring Party - 18+", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5b88e12c43ba5dc55789c05acfb702995913cb14fce26290198482b46d8a1d6b-rimg-w1200-h480-dcf78723-gmir?v=1771514712", "startDate": "2026-02-25", "endDate": "2026-02-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/john-ball-zoo-hiring-party-18/200029445137215", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6100, United States", "addressLocality": "Grand Rapids", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.96372", "longitude": "-85.69995" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join the Zoo Team. 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