2 Seasonal Animal Keepers - Team Bird

Description: These are 2 non-union seasonal animal keeper positions. Regular days off will be TBD based on the current team member schedules.

Duration: Each position's hours are 25 hours/ week for a term of 10 months. Start dates are April and June.

Summary: This position encompasses skilled professional and technical work in the routine daily care of assigned animals, enclosures, and related facilities of the bird department.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and successful experience in animal husbandry, operant conditioning, and understanding of modern zoological practices, ideally pertaining to birds. Applicants preferably have some knowledge of bird husbandry, including feeding and nutrition, common bird diseases, capture and restraint, and knowledge of basic biology.

Successful applicants will actively demonstrate the Zoo's core values and behaviors, as well as demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving processes, while applying good judgment, to deliver animal care and guest experiences that meet the highest standards. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (includes staff, interns, students, and volunteers) is important to possess within a successful applicant. Candidate must be comfortable with guest interactions and in delivering public presentations.

Working Conditions:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance and grasp objects. In addition, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; Must be able to lift & move 50 pounds without mechanical assistance; possess a valid driver's license (and insurable to drive a Zoo vehicle).

We strive to be an organization that is diverse & reflects the fullness of society. With a strongly held value for an organizational culture characterized by inclusion & belonging, we are committed to equity in all we do. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our organization's diversity & who want to walk alongside us in our commitment to inclusion & equity.