Current Positions Available
If you are a job seeker looking for employment, you’ve found the right place. Below are a variety of positions currently open in the area. (Open positions are updated weekly.)
How to Use the Open Positions table:
- Look through the list below to find positions you may be interested in
- Reach out to the Contact Person listed for the position if you have any additional questions about the job
For questions or assistance regarding the Employment Collaborative process, please contact Jan Dougherty at 330-634-8171 or JDougherty@SummitDD.org.
Updated 07/08/24
| Industry | Location | Date to Apply by | Contact Person | Contact Email | Hours/Schedule | Pay | Job Duties |
| Building & Grounds | Akron | 7/8/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | Temporary FT, 40 hrs./wk. 8am-5pm Fri-Tues. | $12/hr. | Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a mature attitude to work exclusively with the Animal Ambassadors. This position is responsible to provide husbandry, training, and enrichment; as well as providing public programing to a variety of audiences on zoo grounds with the bulk of the programing occurring during the spring and summer season. Successful candidates must be comfortable speaking to audiences of all ages. Requirements: minimum of six months of animal care experience at an AZA facility and a four-year degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of progressive work experience is strongly preferred as well as prior show/educational experience. |
| Building & Grounds | Akron | 7/8/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | Temporary FT, 40 hrs./wk. available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule. | $12/hr. | Assigned to the Ectotherm unit and will require working and progressive knowledge of entomology and herpetology. Aquatic experience is preferred but not required. This position will also include working with large colonies of animals such as naked mole rats, and frugivorous microbats. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a mature attitude, as well as a strong conservation ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills in order to provide high standards of care for assigned areas. Ability to perform physical work (which includes but is not limited to climbing and walking on uneven terrain; entering and wading into pools; climbing hills, stairs and ladders; wearing PPE; lifting up to 50 lbs.; and working outside in all weather conditions, etc.). Requirements: A four-year degree is strongly preferred; a minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent is required. |
| Building & Grounds | Akron | 8/5/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | PT, 7am-12pm Tue. – Fri. | $12/hr. | Responsible for routine and restorative custodial work and for assisting in event set up and tear down. This role will assist in required routine cleaning and trash pickup. This position will be responsible for assisting in snow mitigation as needed. Maintain a clean and presentable park. Event Assistance: Transports and set up/teardown of event infrastructure, i.e., tables, chairs, tents, etc. With the aid of a variety of gas, diesel, and electric vehicles, ranging from golf carts, UTVs, and skid steer type equipment. Trained to handle and respond to bio-hazard spills in the park. Plows or shovels snow and applies de-icing to pathways or building entrances. May use snowplows, snow throwers and salt spreaders. Additional duties as assigned. Must have a valid Ohio Driver License. 18 or over to apply. |
| Childcare | Cuyahoga Falls | 8/12/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | FT, M-F | $13.50/hr. | Implement curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children. Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partner. Qualifications: CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain. Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain. Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain). Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children. Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English. |
| Childcare | Fairlawn | 8/12/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | FT, M-F | $13.50/hr. | Implement curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children. Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partner. Qualifications: CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain. Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain. Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain). Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children. Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English. |
| Childcare | Akron | 7/8/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | PT/FT, flexible M-F | $11/hr. | Prepare and serve meals/food. Clean kitchen and cookware. Comply with food prep and serving regulations. |
| Food & Beverage | Cuyahoga Falls | 7/8/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | PT, flexible including evenings, weekends, and holidays. | $18/hr. | Food preparation, execution, and delivery of safely handled food to the customer facing employees for service. |
| Food & Beverage | Cuyahoga Falls | 7/8/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | PT, flexible including evenings, weekends, and holidays. | $18/hr. | Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. |
| Food & Beverage | Akron | 7/29/24 | Jenna Ashley | jashley@summitdd.org | Monday – Thursday 9:30am to 1:30pm | $10.50/hr. | Responsibilities, answering phone calls, taking orders, light prep work and dish work, must be people oriented and be able to read and write. |
| Grocery | Cuyahoga Falls | 7/15/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | PT, flexible including evenings, weekends, and holidays. | $11/hr. | Cross-trained to assist with cash register operations, customer service, and stock replenishment. |
| Office-Administrative | Cuyahoga Falls & Barberton | 7/15/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | Temporary FT, 40 hrs./wk. typically 8 hrs./day M-F | $16.08/hr. | Must have a valid driver’s license. Performs a variety of functions including receiving goods, stocking, tagging inventory, issuing stock and processing shipments for delivery. Picks up and delivers central stores and warehouse supplies and federal mail to and from administrative office and post office daily. Safely operates a Board-owned vehicle in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. |
| Grocery | Akron | 8/12/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | FT, 32-40 hrs./wk. | $17.50/hr. | Processes customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stocks shelves and merchandise displays neatly. Provide exceptional customer service, assisting customers with their shopping experience. Participate in taking store inventory counts according to guidelines and monitoring inventory for accuracy. Must be 18+ |
| Grocery | Fairlawn | 8/12/24 | Alexis Lower | alower@summitdd.org | PT, flexible including evenings, weekends, and holidays. | $11/hr. | Become familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions. Handle product and equipment in accordance to all safety guidelines to ensure a safe working and shopping environment. Maintain cleanliness of department and work area. |
