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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Position Description
Position Title: Carnivore Keeper
Department: Mammal
Supervisor: Carnivore Area Supervisor, Mammal Curator
Position Status: Full-time, nonexempt
Company Overview:
Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.
Description:
Under general supervision by Carnivore Supervisor, keepers perform a wide range of functions in the Mammal Department at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Their primary responsibilities include husbandry of assigned collection as well as maintaining and cleaning animal exhibits, yards, night enclosures, and contiguous areas; operant conditioning of collection for husbandry behaviors and providing enrichment.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience (specifically with Sumatran tiger, Andean bears, clouded leopards, anteaters, binturongs, and civets) in the following areas:
• 2 year(s) of comprehensive carnivore experience
• Advanced operant conditioning
• Capture and restraint
• Introductions
• Breeding & group dynamics for social and solitary carnivores
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
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Work Schedule:
Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.
10-hour shifts on various days of the week.
Flexibility: Position may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate special events, emergencies, or animal care needs.
Must be able to periodically adjust schedule as needed.
Must be available to work weekends.
Benefits:
Nashville Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, sick leave, long-term disability coverage, park discounts, and membership benefits.
Pre-employment requirements:
Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
At-will employment
Candidates for this position are required to submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.
Candidates for this position are subject to yearly Tuberculosis Screenings.
Due to the safety of our animal collection, candidates joining our Mammal Department must be full vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Arts & Culture
$105k-153k (estimate)
02/18/2024
05/13/2024
nashvillezoo.org
NASHVILLE, TN
50 - 100
1989
Private
RICHARD SCWARTZ
$10M - $50M
Arts & Culture