HR software for zoos and aquariums
Zoos and aquariums add seasonal staff for summer camps, holiday light events and peak visitor months. August gives guest services, education and events managers a simple way to hire, onboard and schedule those teams, and to keep them informed with team chats and a mobile resource center.
What makes staffing zoos and aquariums hard
Seasonal programs on top of year-round staff
Summer camps and holiday events bring a separate seasonal hiring cycle.
Many departments
Guest services, education, food service and events each schedule differently.
Lots to learn quickly
Seasonal staff need policies, maps and training materials from day one.
One platform for your whole season
Positions you can hire and schedule with August
Set up a team for each part of your operation, then hire, onboard and schedule each role in August.
Priced for seasonal businesses
$400 per year for the platform, plus $3 per month for each active employee or August ATS hire above the 15 included every month. You only pay for the busy months. Estimate your cost.
Questions from zoos and aquariums
Can we share training materials with seasonal staff?
Yes. The resource center holds PDFs, links and YouTube videos, and items can be scoped to specific teams.
Can we automate reference checks?
Yes. August ATS can email reference requests automatically and send reminders when references have not responded.
Does August replace our year-round HRIS?
August focuses on seasonal hiring, onboarding, scheduling, time keeping and communication. Many organizations use it alongside their payroll provider.
Get your season set up today
Join farms, haunted attractions and festivals across the country running their seasonal teams on August. Create your account online in minutes or book a demo with our team.