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"Customer Service Rep."
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at Oregon Zoo part-time
Pros
Great staff, environment, and perks.
Cons
Not many I can think of, maybe more information on growth opportunities.
Advice to Management
The management I worked with was great! Caring and friendly.
Oregon Zoo 2018-07-19 23:56 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Many Cons, few pros"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Oregon Zoo full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
beautiful space, great garden displays, nice animals
Cons
Toxic work environment, horrible upper management, overloaded and ineffective HR.
Advice to Management
Find a business model that works so that you generate enough revenue to actually support the bigger goals of the organization. By constantly moving the goal posts and expecting managers of the enterprise pieces of the org to deliver unrealistic results at the margin you've torn through many more managers than you should.
Oregon Zoo 2018-10-30 14:21 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Oregon Zoo Admissions"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Oregon Zoo part-time
Pros
Good environment, like the people
Cons
Low pay, hard to advance
Oregon Zoo 2018-08-14 18:05 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Not an ideal workplace"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Oregon Zoo part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Optimal for college students looking to work summer and/or winter break, TriMet discounts and occasionally free passes
Cons
Hostile management, minimal training for an extensive range of tasks, unorganized, frequent mistakes in scheduling, seasonal work discourages long-term employees
Advice to Management
Be understanding of your employees. Respect their availability. Make the zoo a more welcoming workplace.
Oregon Zoo 2018-08-21 19:12 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Admissions"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookI have been working at Oregon Zoo part-time
Pros
Interactions with adorable kids and lots of international visitors
Cons
Work hours are completely at whim of employer, with no compensation for days you are on call then told not to come in, or scheduled ,then called off because of poor weather.
Pay very low, no benefits. One 15 minute break in 5.5 hours. Never complimented for good work, but god forbid you make a mistakeAdvice to Management
Treat all your employees, even part time, with respect and dignity.
"Walk your talk", you are a public agency (zoo is owned by Metro, a tricounty governing body) that promotes livability and community affordability yet your salaries are near minimum wage with working conditions as bad (or worse) than a fast-food chain.Oregon Zoo 2018-07-12 20:40 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Great job for developing skill"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Oregon Zoo part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great job for developing leadership skills and improve organizational skills in a great work environment. They have a very flexible work schedule and pay is good.
Cons
You work with mainly young adults who mostly are right out of high school so gaining leadership skills to manage adults will be fairly difficult but is a good first step in the right direction.
Advice to Management
When selecting new team leads make sure you do not just hire anyone just because you need more people for the position remember quality over quantity.
Oregon Zoo 2018-02-22 14:02 PST![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Zoo"
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I have been working at Oregon Zoo full-time
Pros
Overall good place with a lot of good people.
Cons
Going down a middle management spiral, causing information to be lost or incorrect. Very little concern for the actual logistics of decisions made by management which creates a poor experience for visitors and working staff alike.
Advice to Management
Need less management! Also,need better communication to working staff. Consult people that know how the place actually runs before making rash decisions behind closed doors.
Oregon Zoo 2018-01-29 11:31 PST![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Good Summer Job"
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RecommendsPros
The people are fun and its easy to get the hang of things. You get access to the Zoo on your days off. The managers and supervisors are easy to get along with and to talk to about any issue that may come up.
Cons
The scheduling is a bit iffy but most jobs like this one are like that. You sometimes had to remind your supervisor that you hadn't taken a break yet and you wouldn't really know sometimes when you would get off which can be a bit hard if you want to plan for something else on days that you work. Some of the people that have been working there for a long time can be a bit hard to handle in terms of points of view.
Advice to Management
I would like to see more consistency in terms of the scheduling.
Oregon Zoo 2017-07-21 16:01 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"Its good, not great but getting better"
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RecommendsI have been working at Oregon Zoo part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
New position almost everyday.
Lots of coworkers, and since you change locations everyday, you're constantly working with a different team. If you have a bad day with a certain coworker, chances are you won't be working with them the next day.
A new mgmt. team in restaurants is a delight after previous manager. New mgmt seems to genuinely care about employees (very-open-door policy)
Great job for students or those looking for flexible, part-time work.
Fun environment
Very accepting of all individuals, no matter age, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, race
Free max pass programCons
Customers can be terrible. Parents annoyed by their children's sugar-high will take out frustration on staff.
Must pay-to-park in zoo parking lot. During summer there is an employee shuttle lot, which will guarantee tardiness and add an extra 40-60mins to commute.
Pay rate is not based on hard work. Some slack and don't do their job, while getting payed the same as those who must do their own job and pick up the slack of others.
Working outside can be rough in extreme hot/cold.
Restaurant facilities are not up to date, employees sometime struggle to keep up with business with old or not enough equipment.Advice to Management
Find a way to offer raises based on performance or start firing those who do not carry their own weight
Oregon Zoo 2017-07-12 18:16 PDT![Oregon Zoo Logo]()
"An Experience"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Oregon Zoo full-time
Pros
- Good Hours
- Decent Pay
- Good Overtime opportunitiesCons
- Can make hours
- Out dated working conditions
- hard labor mix indoor outdoorOregon Zoo 2017-07-20 00:19 PDT
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