Animal Care Assistant - Adventure Trails

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Job DetailsJob Location: Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE 68107Job Title: Animal Care Assistant - Adventure Trails FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Seasonal (starting in May) Hours: 7:30AM - 4:30PM, Thursday - Monday (approximately 15 weeks at 40 hours per week totaling 584 hours) 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: We are seeking an entry-level Animal Care Assistant to join the Children’s Adventure Trails team in the Interactive Animal Programs (IAP) Department. The Animal Care Assistant supports Keepers with the husbandry, behavioral, and welfare management of all the animals in their department according to OHDZA, AZA, and USDA guidelines. The Animal Care Assistant is expected to be competent in operant conditioning and public presentation of a variety of animal species in both formal and informal settings. Additionally, the Adventure Trails Animal Care Team is highly involved in working with Education Adventure Guides, Zoo Academy students, interns, and other Animal Ambassador Handlers. This position...