Seasonal Plains/Elephants Keeper

Job description

From giraffes to kangaroos, to elephants, white rhinos and hoof stock, our Seasonal Plains & Elephant Keepers do it all! Gain valued experience working with these exotic animals by assisting with their care and maintenance. Learn and develop key skills from our professional keepers. Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. Having a professional attitude and appearance to visitors, volunteers and co-workers is vital to the position as well as being temperamentally suited to working with animals and the public. This is a seasonal, 40 hours per week position that requires availability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. Seasonal assignments are temporary in nature and are expected to last approximately six (6) months with a pay rate of $13.00/ hr. Position Requirements and Experience (Note: there are strenuous physical requirements to this position including but not limited to): - Prefer at least one (1) year working experience with elephants and/or at least two (2) years' work experience in a Zoo or other animal care institution. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university...