Description. . Position Summary. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Animal Care Keeper is responsible for providing the highest quality daily care, husbandry, and behavioral advancement of a defined portion of The Living Desert’s (TLD) animal residents and habitats. The Animal Care Department is expected to support the Zoo in its mission “to support desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation.” The team embraces a forward-th...
Description. . Position Summary. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Animal Care Keeper is responsible for providing the highest quality daily care, husbandry, and behavioral advancement of a defined portion of The Living Desert’s (TLD) animal residents and habitats. The Animal Care Department is expected to support the Zoo in its mission “to support desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation.” The team embraces a forward-th...
Description. . The Learning & Impact department is enthusiastically seeking an intern to assist with our summer learning programming. Under the supervision of the Curator of Learning & Community Engagement, the Learning Programs Intern will support the full range of activities required to facilitate revenue-based zoo education programs. During the summer season, our primary program is ZooCamp. ZooCamp is the place for budding naturalists to have ...
Description. . The Learning & Impact department is enthusiastically seeking an intern to assist with our summer learning programming. Under the supervision of the Sustainability and Behavior Change manager and in conjunction with the Learning and Community Engagement team, the Learning & Impact Intern will support evaluation of the full range of activities required to facilitate revenue-based zoo education programs. During the summer season, our ...
Description. . The Living Desert (TLD) is seeking a qualified candidate to join the Veterinary Care and Animal Care Teams as a. Zoo Veterinary Intern. This intern veterinarian assists in the administration of the zoo’s animal health program with the support of two (2) full-time veterinarians and three (3) full-time veterinary technicians. The successful candidate will support TLD in our mission of, “Desert conservation through preservation, educa...
Description. Responsibilities. Customer Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client. Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product. Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively. Meet expectations of proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of each catered event. Execute back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet...
Description. Food Service Cook. Reporting Relationship. The Food Service Cook reports directly to the Kitchen Manager (if applicable) and/or Sous Chef and. Executive Chef. Responsibilities. Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client. Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation. Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and ...
Description. Position Summary. The Registrar’s responsibilities include managing the institution’s animal records and related policies, validating the quality of recorded data, and ensuring the legal compliance of all animal transactions. This position also serves as liaison to relevant government agencies, other zoological institutions and conservation organizations, including Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), specific to the role of the ...
Description. Reports to Animal Care Curators. This position will be considered part of the Animal Care leadership and management team. The following are a brief description of each area for consideration. Rhino Savanna. This position oversees animals in a multi-species habitat with a breeding pair of black rhino, small/large antelope, naked mole rat colonies, mongoose, and a variety of birds. This dynamic habitat uses a combination of modern land...
Description. Job Title. Browse Coordinator. Division. Operations. Department. Gardens. Level. . Exemption. Non-Exempt. Level of Authority. . Reports to. Gardens Curator. Supervises. Volunteers, Interns. Position Summary. . The Browse coordinator is an energetic and outgoing plant knowledgeable expert who thrives on physically demanding work outdoors. They are responsible for procuring, researching, and coordinating all aspects of the animal care ...
Description. Position Summary. The development assistant for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens handles a variety of tasks related to institutional and individual giving such as administrative support for gift processing, researching ways to identify and qualify prospects, assist with event activities, help with managing donor lists and preparing materials such as invitations, solicitations, marketing materials, and proposals. Key Responsibilities...
Description. Position Summary. The Major Gifts Officer will work with the Chief Development Officer, President/CEO, Development staff, and appropriate Board and volunteer committees to progressively build the fundraising capacity of The Living Desert. The primary focus is developing and cultivating partnerships/relationships between The Living Desert and high-capacity donors to advance the mission of The Living Desert. Key Responsibilities. Devel...
