Minnesota Zoological Garden

Sub-department

Building Services

Base pay

$7,680

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$264

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,944

Hire date

2024-07-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

William Josephson is a General Maintenance Worker at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Building Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,944. Union affiliation: Service.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$7,562

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$158

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,721

Hire date

2024-05-18

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Shay Trepanier works as a Student Worker Clerical for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a intermittent, 0.19 FTE employee. Shay earned $7,721 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,957

Overtime

$271

Other pay

$461

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,689

Hire date

2024-05-11

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.18

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Tieran Rosefield serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.18 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,689. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Engineering

Base pay

$7,397

Overtime

$223

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,620

Hire date

2023-04-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

95

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.4

Work county

Dakota

Thomas Patitz holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Engineering. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time, 0.4 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,620. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$7,116

Overtime

$207

Other pay

$137

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,460

Hire date

2024-04-20

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Grant Peterson serves as a Student Worker Clerical within Guest Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working intermittent, 0.19 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,460. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$5,061

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,384

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,446

Hire date

2001-06-02

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Dakota

Susan Bleichner is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $7,446. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Farm

Base pay

$7,418

Overtime

$26

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,445

Hire date

2023-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Sophia Lew is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Farm. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $7,445. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Health & Security

Base pay

$7,181

Overtime

$24

Other pay

$230

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,435

Hire date

2025-05-07

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

66

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Dakota

Bryan Smith holds the role of Campus Security Officer at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Health & Security. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,435. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$7,013

Overtime

$225

Other pay

$72

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,309

Hire date

2024-05-05

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Grace Hamilton holds the role of Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a intermittent, 0.19 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,309. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$7,227

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$53

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,280

Hire date

2024-05-22

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Hayat Ibrahim works as a Student Worker Clerical for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a intermittent, 0.19 FTE employee. Hayat earned $7,280 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Farm

Base pay

$7,083

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$135

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,217

Hire date

2022-04-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.36

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Keaton Godfrey serves as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional within Farm. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time, 0.36 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,217. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$7,123

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$93

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,216

Hire date

2022-05-25

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.1

Work county

Dakota

Elizabeth Phillips is a Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $7,216. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Financial Tranactions

Base pay

$6,728

Overtime

$347

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,075

Hire date

1985-08-29

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.35

Work county

Dakota

Patricia Raymond holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Financial Tranactions. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a part-time, 0.35 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,075. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$5,623

Overtime

$411

Other pay

$1,018

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$7,052

Hire date

2021-10-05

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.1

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Kaleb Nelson serves as a Student Worker Clerical within Guest Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,052. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Building Services

Base pay

$6,195

Overtime

$278

Other pay

$518

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,991

Hire date

2024-03-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Katrena Wilson is a General Maintenance Worker at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Building Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,991. Union affiliation: Service.

Sub-department

Farm

Base pay

$6,702

Overtime

$53

Other pay

$234

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,989

Hire date

2023-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.36

Work county

Dakota

Faron Heschke is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Farm. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time, 0.36 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,989. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,689

Overtime

$245

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,935

Hire date

2009-05-20

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.38

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Michelle Giildenzopf serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working part-time, 0.38 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,935. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,640

Overtime

$164

Other pay

$101

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,905

Hire date

2024-05-11

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Dakota

Gavin Long holds the role of Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,905. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Animal Care

Base pay

$6,147

Overtime

$723

Other pay

$8

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,878

Hire date

2025-05-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Joshua Caraballo serves as a Zoo Keeper within Animal Care. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,878. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,406

Overtime

$368

Other pay

$61

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,835

Hire date

2024-04-21

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Sydney Seegmiller holds the role of Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a intermittent, 0.19 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,835. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,793

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,799

Hire date

2006-10-04

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.1

Work county

Dakota

Erikka Anderson holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,799. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Special Events

Base pay

$6,013

Overtime

$512

Other pay

$262

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,787

Hire date

2015-07-01

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.25

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Michele Samuelson serves as a Customer Services Specialist within Special Events. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,787. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,281

Overtime

$401

Other pay

$68

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,750

Hire date

2023-05-20

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Gabriella Wollmuth is a Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working intermittent, 0.19 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,750. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Education

Base pay

$6,491

Overtime

$190

Other pay

$3

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,684

Hire date

2015-05-16

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.2

Work county

Dakota

Kelsey Bocklund Cowart is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Education. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,684. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Ambassador Animals

Base pay

$6,629

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,629

Hire date

2025-05-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Andrew Jeppesen holds the role of Zoo Keeper at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Ambassador Animals. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,629. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,589

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$15

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,604

Hire date

2023-06-27

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.1

Work county

Dakota

Camila Glendenning holds the role of Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,604. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,543

Overtime

$51

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,594

Hire date

2023-05-20

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Sydney Hansen serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Zoo Camp. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,594. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,537

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$28

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,565

Hire date

2024-05-19

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Valerie Ralston serves as a Student Worker Clerical within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working intermittent, 0.19 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,565. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Animal Health

Base pay

$6,136

Overtime

$361

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,497

Hire date

2023-03-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.54

Work county

Dakota

Heidi Vilendrer works as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Health. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time, 0.54 FTE employee. Heidi earned $6,497 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,180

Overtime

$161

Other pay

$126

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,467

Hire date

2024-04-21

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Katlynn Skluzacek holds the role of Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a intermittent, 0.19 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,467. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Building Services

Base pay

$5,346

Overtime

$359

Other pay

$726

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,432

Hire date

2024-03-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Grace Johnston works as a General Maintenance Worker for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Building Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Grace earned $6,432 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,252

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$140

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,393

Hire date

2022-08-09

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Ivy Braun serves as a Student Worker Clerical within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working intermittent, 0.19 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,393. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Animal Health

Base pay

$6,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,377

Hire date

2024-05-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.54

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Logan Hackett serves as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional within Animal Health. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time, 0.54 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,377. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,309

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$7

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,317

Hire date

2023-03-29

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.1

Work county

Dakota

Anais Boyd is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,317. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Tropics & MN Trail

Base pay

$3,258

Overtime

$488

Other pay

$2,564

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,309

Hire date

2022-10-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Jordan Cotter works as a Laborer General for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Tropics & MN Trail. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Jordan earned $6,309 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$5,778

Overtime

$461

Other pay

$69

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,309

Hire date

2024-04-21

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Torgeson Ketterling is a Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working intermittent, 0.19 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,309. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$5,884

Overtime

$366

Other pay

$56

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,307

Hire date

2024-04-20

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.1

Work county

Dakota

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Paloma Flores-Cortes serves as a Student Worker Clerical within Guest Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,307. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Zoo Camp

Base pay

$6,139

Overtime

$102

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,241

Hire date

2023-05-20

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.38

Work county

Dakota

Amy Sturz holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Zoo Camp. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.38 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,241. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sub-department

Farm

Base pay

$6,194

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,194

Hire date

2023-05-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

53

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Madison Hanlon works as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Farm. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Madison earned $6,194 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Guest Services

Base pay

$6,089

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$95

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$6,184

Hire date

2024-05-18

Employment type

Intermittent

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

Insufficient Work Time

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.19

Work county

Dakota

Jordan Karich is a Student Worker Clerical at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Guest Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working intermittent, 0.19 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,184. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.