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Welcome to Fossil Rim!

We look for people with the mindset of “It’s not just a job-It’s a PASSION!” Ask anyone at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. This is just about the best place to work on the face of the earth! Our dress may be casual but our approach is professional. We are a team of winners, with a passion for excellence.

It takes a lot of people – with a lot of different skills and talents – to operate the Center 24/7, 365 days a year.
 
 

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How to Apply/Job Opportunities – Application Process:

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center only accepts applications and/or resumes for published open positions listed on the “Job Openings Page”. Each position description lists the essential duties and qualifications of the position. Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for a position will be considered.

Ways To Apply:

  • To apply by mail or fax, send a completed application form or cover letter and résumé to: Human Resources Department, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043 or fax to 254.897.7665.
  • To apply by email, email cover letter and résumé or download an application form and send it to humanresources@fossilrim.org
  • To apply in person, download an application form, complete and bring to the Human Resources office during business hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your application will be routed to the hiring manager for review.

Job Openings

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need to fill out an application form?

A:  Résumés with cover letters will be accepted in place of
      an application initially. If chosen for a personal
      interview, applicants will be required to complete
      an application form. Optimal application process
      is to submit an application form PLUS a cover
      letter and résumé.

Q: How long will each position remain open?

A:  Unless specified in the position announcement, position will remain open until filled.

Q: How will I know if I will be selected for an interview?

A:  If you are a candidate for a current opening and you meet the qualifications for that position,
     you will more than likely be contacted for an interview.

Q: How should I dress for an interview?

A:  Business casual for ALL positions.

Q: Will you call me when you receive my application form?

A:  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications and résumés we receive, we are only
     able to respond to those who best match our current openings.

Q: Do I need to have a driver’s license?

A:  Applicants applying for a position that requires driving a Fossil Rim vehicle must have a valid
     Class "C" driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Q: If I am not selected for a current position at this time, what will happen to
    my application and/or résumé?

A:  Although your employment application will be held on file for a year following your
     submission, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center does not maintain an active database for
     future openings. If a new position is posted at a future date and you are interested
     in applying, it will be necessary to complete a new application.

Q: Can I call the Human Resources Department to find out if I am being
    considered for a position or to check if my application has been received?

A:  No phone calls please. As stated previously, your application will be forwarded to
     the hiring manager for review. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

Other Information About Working For Fossil Rim:

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All applicants who are conditionally offered a position will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test result will be denied employment.
 
All final candidates for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check. A conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Other factors such as age at the time of the offense, and seriousness and nature of the violation will be taken into account.
 
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or national origin.