Animal Care Assistant - Butterflies and Insects

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Job DetailsJob Location: Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE 68107Position Type: Part TimeJob Title: Animal Care Assistant – Butterflies and Insects FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Classification: Seasonal: Hours: 40 hours/week (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM) from mid-May to mid-August (467 total hours available) Pay Rate: $15.40/hour: This is a seasonal position with a maximum duration of six months, based on individual performance and business operations. The exact end date will be determined by the official start date. Summary: The Animal Care Assistant of Butterflies and Insects provides assistance to keeper staff including the daily care and management of insects, arachnids, myriapods, birds and horticulture. This position is responsible for basic animal care, including environmental enrichment, general maintenance of exhibits, and observation of the animals in the Berniece Grewcock Butterfly & Insect Pavilion. Additional duties include guest interaction through keeper presentations and behind the scenes tours. Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for self, fellow employees, guests and the animal collection. The staff at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo strives to foster an environment of ope...