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Animal Park at the Conservators Center - Zookeeper- Posted -12/19/24 

The Animal Park at the Conservators Center—a nonprofit wildlife park with a carnivore-based collection, including big cats, wolves, and small cats—is seeking a Zookeeper. The Zookeeper is part of a team responsible for performing all the operations associated with the husbandry of the animals on site. This is an all-weather outdoor position for an adventurous personality with a special interest in carnivores. This posting is abbreviated. Please see our website for more details. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals, including cleaning, diet prep and feeding, and applying operant conditioning training
  • Maintains daily electronic record-keeping on diets, health, welfare, training, etc.
  • Performs landscaping maintenance and eliminates toxic or harmful plants
  • Interacts with donors and members of the public regularly, sharing an educational perspective and encouraging participation in Animal Park programs
  • Participates in educational experiences including keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or demonstrations, and/or other public interactions
  • Oversees work activities of and/or provides training for interns and volunteers

 

Qualifications: 

 Below are highlights of requirements. Please see our website for full details. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Two years of experience working with exotic or wild animals as a staff member/employee, and ability to work with potentially dangerous animals
  • Experience with simple construction and maintenance
  • Public speaking and educational presentation skills are preferred
  • High adaptability and flexibility on the job

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Animal Science, Biology, or related field (comparable work experience considered)
  • Basic skills with Microsoft Office software applications

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & REGISTRATION: 

  • Valid driver’s license
  • COVID-19 vaccination required; booster vaccines may be required
  • Pre-exposure vaccination for rabies will be required after a training period
  • First Aid, CPR and AED use training required – training provided by employer

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Requires working weekends and holidays
  • Requires prolonged standing, significant walking, and bending, stooping, and stretching
  • Requires lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Rural location requires reliable transportation
  • Requires working outdoors in most weather conditions
  • Requires handling predictable and controllable hazards associated with animals, including exposure to dust and allergens as well as chemicals used for husbandry purposes

 

COMPENSATION: 

  •  Benefits include PTO, continuing education opportunities, group discounts for dental, vision, and other coverage, and professional guidance for insurance plans available through the Marketplace. 
  • The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience, with beginning pay for fully qualified individuals at $14/hour. Subsidized shared housing opportunities may be available during relocation.

 

Application instructions 

We are currently accepting full-time employment applications. This listing is not intended to be comprehensive. For additional information, please visit our website at www.animalparknc.org.  All resumes, references and questions can be emailed to: applications@animalparknc.org.  Please list the job title in the subject line, and attach your resume/CV along with any other information you wish to share. The selection process will include traditional interviews that may take place over the phone for individuals who are not local. 

 

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