Fota Wildlife Park to Host Recruitment Evening for Seasonal Staff

Fota Wildlife Park to Host Recruitment Evening for Seasonal Staff

Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce a Recruitment Evening on April 14^th, 2026, aimed at attracting enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join the team for the busy weekends and summer season ahead.

Interested applicants can now complete a screening application form to attend this event. The deadline to submit the screening application is 3 pm on April 6^th, 2026.

Seasonal Positions Available

Fota Wildlife Park is currently recruiting for the following seasonal roles:

• Gates and Retail (admissions, gift shop, kiosk, ice-cream unit)
• Operations (general maintenance, park upkeep, facility cleaning, litter management, car parking)

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidates will possess:

• A positive and friendly manner
• Interest in working with the public in a family friendly environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• Weekend and summer availability

Previous experience in retail sales, customer service or as a general operative is advantageous. Successful candidates must also be available to attend the mandatory training and induction weekend on May 9^th and 10^th , as well as throughout the peak season.

Please note that these roles do not involve direct interactions with animals.

Application Process

To be considered for the Recruitment Evening, interested applicants must complete a brief screening form, before 3 pm on Monday  6^th April, via the following link: Fota Wildlife Park Recruitment Evening - Application form

**Shortlisted candidates will receive an official email invitation with full event details, including venue and timing. Attendance is strictly by invitation only.**

Important: Attendance is only confirmed upon receiving an official email invitation after submitting the screening form.

Key Dates

• April 14^th – Recruitment Evening
• May 9^th and 10^th – Mandatory Training & Induction Weekend

Fota Wildlife Park is a conservation charity whose vision is to inspire people to understand and conserve the biodiversity of our natural world.

To apply, visit Recruitment Evening - Application form before 3 pm on Monday 6^th April.