animal caretaker

Binder Park Zoo

<div><div>ZOOKEEPER 
Mission Statement: To Connect, Inspire, Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.</div>
<div> 
REPORTS TO: Collections Supervisor 
SEASONAL/NON-SEASONAL: Non-seasonal, Benefited 
FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt</div>
<div> 
POSITION SUMMARY: 
To assist the zoo in accomplishing its mission while providing daily care of a variety of exotic and domestic animals.</div>
<div> 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:</div>
<ul><li>Four year related degree OR a two year related degree AND two years&rsquo; paid experience in an animal related field.</li>
<li>Minimum one year experience caring for captive wildlife in a zoo setting.</li>
<li>Experience working with giraffe and / or exotic hoofstock a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, judgment and record keeping skills.</li>
<li>Possessing a strong interest in working with animals and people.</li>
<li>Proof of negative TB test within one year and proof of tetanus shot within ten years.</li>
</ul><div>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</div>
<ul><li>Daily cleaning, feeding, and observing a group of potentially dangerous animals in a designated area.</li>
<li>Implement animal behavioral programs (operant conditioning/enrichment).</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate records.</li>
<li>Daily informing supervisor and veterinarian on physical and behavioral health of the animals in their areas.</li>
<li>Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of exhibits, guest viewing areas and animal holding areas.</li>
<li>Assisting with veterinary procedures as needed.</li>
<li>Complying with all AZA and USDA standards and regulations.</li>
<li>Relate positively with diverse groups of people, including guests, staff, volunteers and vendors.</li>
</ul><div>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</div>
<ul><li>Providing assistance to co-workers, zoo attendants, interns and volunteers when needed.</li>
<li>Responsible for giving keeper talks.</li>
<li>Complying with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials.</li>
<li>Interacting positively with guests and providing assistance when needed.</li>
<li>Complying with all Binder Park Zoo policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Participating in team oriented zoo projects as needed.</li>
</ul><div>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A</div>
<div> 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:</div>
<ul><li>Ability to work long hours on a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, holidays and emergencies.</li>
<li>Ability to read, speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.</li>
<li>Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.</li>
<li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in a physically demanding environment.</li></ul></div>

Zookeeper, Full-Time

City of Pocatello, ID

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h2>
The Zookeeper performs duties to maintain the animals and facilities of the City Zoo, ensuring animal health and welfare and public safety in the Zoo operations.
The job includes preparing and delivering food, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, observing animal behaviors, assisting in rendering medical care and attention, providing habitat and behavior enrichment, actively participating in the zoo's training program, and ensuring animal safety and security. The job also includes maintenance of zoo facilities, animal enclosures and exhibits including construction repairs, landscaping, weed control and snow removal as needed. Most work is performed in public view so public relations and customer service is a significant part of the job. The job may direct part-time/seasonal employees and volunteers. The job is supervised by the Zoo Superintendent.
The job requires knowledge of animal care, building maintenance, and customer service. The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.
The work environment includes animal care and control and a building and grounds maintenance environment that includes the use of power equipment and outdoor weather conditions including extreme temperatures. The job is exposed to wild and/or exotic animals and requires occasionally handling or restraining them for medical attention. The noise level is generally moderate but can occasionally be high. Weekend and holiday work is often required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Maintains the animals and facilities of the City Zoo, ensuring animal health and welfare and public safety in the Zoo operations. Maintains and cares for Zoo animals including, but not limited to, preparing and delivering food, cleaning and maintaining cages and enclosures, observing behaviors, assisting in rendering medical care and attention, providing habitat and behavior enrichment, participating in the training program, and ensuring their safety and security.</li><li>
Maintains Zoo facilities, animal enclosures and exhibits, and grounds to ensure cleanliness and public safety. Performs seasonal grounds keeping and landscaping work including, but not limited to, trimming, weed control, and snow removal. Performs minor maintenance and repair work on exhibits; provides suggestions and input for exhibit improvements.</li><li>
Provides customer service to the public. Provides information, answers questions and inquiries, and gives tours, presentations, and demonstrations at the facility and off-site.</li><li>
Assists veterinarians in providing medical attention and care to animals, including capturing, sedating, and medicating, as directed.</li><li>
Maintains records, documents, and logs of animals for Zoo database. Prepares reports, as directed.</li><li>
Maintains inventory of food, supplies, medications, and equipment, including ordering and reconciling orders on delivery.</li><li>
Directs and trains part-time/seasonal employees, volunteers, and work-study students.</li><li>
Performs cashiering and cash handling duties, including reconciling receipts daily.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.</li></ul>
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS<ul><li>
High school diploma or GED; and</li><li>
Associates degree in biology, animal sciences, or a related field is preferred;</li><li>
Idaho driver&rsquo;s license required;</li><li>
Certifications by federal or state agencies may be required, depending on assignment;</li><li>
Two (2) years zoo or animal husbandry experience is preferred.</li></ul>
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position.
Knowledge of:<ul><li>
Methods, techniques, and objectives of care to ensure animal health, welfare, and safety in a zoo environment;</li><li>
Zoo operation and animal care policies, procedures and protocols;</li><li>
Federal, state, and all other applicable statutes and laws governing wild and/or exotic animal keeping;</li><li>
Methods and techniques of assisting in the provision of medical evaluation and treatment to animals including, but not limited to, capture, sedation, medication, treatment, and general health evaluations;</li><li>
Building and grounds maintenance and landscaping methods and techniques;</li><li>
Customer service methods, techniques, and objectives;</li><li>
Cash handling and accounting methods and techniques;</li><li>
Employee training and direction methods, techniques, and objectives;</li><li>
Methods, techniques, and objectives of inventory maintenance including ordering and order reconciliation;</li><li>
Federal, state, City, and other applicable rules and regulations regarding proper use, inventory, and disposal of drugs used in the treatment and/or euthanasia of animals;</li><li>
Federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of janitorial equipment, power tools, grounds keeping, and all applicable equipment;</li><li>
Operation of basic office equipment;</li><li>
Operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications.</li></ul>
Skill and Ability to:<ul><li>
Maintain the animals and facilities of the City Zoo, ensuring animal health and welfare and public safety in the Zoo operations;</li><li>
Maintain Zoo animals including, but not limited to, preparing and delivering food, cleaning and maintaining cages and enclosures, observing behaviors, assisting in rendering medical care and attention, providing habitat and behavior enrichment, participate in the training program, and ensuring their safety and security;</li><li>
Maintain Zoo facilities, animal enclosures and exhibits, and grounds to ensure cleanliness and public safety;</li><li>
Perform seasonal grounds keeping and landscaping work including, but not limited to, trimming, weed control, and snow removal;</li><li>
Provide customer service to the public. Provide information, answer questions and inquiries, and give tours, presentations, and demonstrations at the facility and off-site;</li><li>
Assist veterinarians in providing medical attention and care to animals, including capturing, sedating, and medicating, as directed;</li><li>
Maintain records, documents, and logs of animals for Zoo database. Prepare reports, as directed;</li><li>
Maintain inventory of food, supplies, medications, and equipment, including ordering and reconciling orders on delivery;</li><li>
Direct and train part-time/seasonal employees, volunteers, and work-study students;</li><li>
Perform cashiering and cash handling duties, including reconciling receipts daily;</li><li>
Perform minor maintenance and repair work on exhibits; provide suggestions and input for exhibit improvements;</li><li>
Operate specialized animal control and restraint equipment, including firearms;</li><li>
Operate a motor vehicle;</li><li>
Operate hand and power tools;</li><li>
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;</li><li>
Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;</li><li>
Complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations;</li><li>
Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to handle animals, manipulate tools, operate janitorial and grounds keeping equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h2>
The City of Pocatello offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees:<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Prescription</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
PERSI Retirement</li><li>
PERSI Choice 401(k)</li><li>
457 Retirement Planning</li><li>
HRA VEBA Contributions</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts 
<ul><li>Medical</li><li>Dependent Care</li></ul></li><li>
Vacation Time</li><li>
Sick Time</li><li>
11 Paid Holidays</li><li>
Education Assistance</li><li>
Employee Wellness Program</li><li>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Company Description</h2>
Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Pocatello offers a perfect blend of work and play. With a semi-arid climate, you can experience the best of all four seasons, from hiking and skiing to fishing and camping. Plus, you're just a short drive away from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Lava Hot Springs, and other must-visit destinations.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.</div>

Zookeeper

Miral

The job scope includes:<ul> <li>Performs daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medication as directed</li> <li>Prepares food, provides proper nutrition and constant care of animals</li> <li>Maintains a safe, appropriate and sanitary living conditions for all animal habitats</li> <li>Learns behavior modification techniques under the supervision of more experienced colleagues. This includes but is not limited to the training of behaviors to completion, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and the ability to form relationships with assigned animals.</li> <li>Ensures guests, personal, and animals safety through constant monitoring of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.</li> <li>Provides proactive guest services through guest interactions, animal presentation and programs in the assigned area, and responding to guest inquiries.</li> <li>Performs assigned roles in education and general public programs, and guest interaction programs</li> <li>Makes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities to the leadership team</li> <li>Maintains all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basis</li> <li>Functions as Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability; maintains a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback</li> <li>Ensures all policies, guidelines, manuals and SOPs are followed at all times</li> <li>Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations</li> <li>Participates on the required trainings and maintains profession development and competencies</li> <li>Performs other duties as directed by the leadership</li> </ul>

Zoological Associate

Confidential Company

-Feeding animals specific diets, providing clean water, and ensuring proper living conditions.-Cleaning and disinfecting animal enclosures, preparing bedding, and maintaining the cleanliness and visual appeal of habitats.-Observing animals daily for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, and reporting these observations to supervisors or veterinary staff.

Animal Keeper

LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort

<div>
 
 Scope of work
 
 
 
 (JOB PURPOSE)
 
 
 
 The Submarine Adventure attraction within the LEGOLAND&reg; Dubai theme park, is a unique world class aquarium attraction. Guests experience a 1.2million litre main display onboard a constantly moving Submarine with panoramic underwater viewing windows of the aquatic life. Accompanying audio and visuals deliver an educational and entertaining message in a unique LEGOLAND style. In addition to the main display, the &ldquo;Discovery area&rdquo; is home to satellite displays including &ldquo;touchpools&rdquo; staffed and manned by the Aquarist team. The successful candidate will ensure the management, organization and continued development of this entire presentation, aquarist team and associated animal husbandry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
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 Product:
 
 To develop high standards of displays presentation throughout all public and behind scenes areas of displays, whilst operating within available budgets.
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 Husbandry:
 
 To ensure the aquarist team consistently achieve high standards of animal husbandry as specified in company protocols.
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 Livestock:
 
 To ensure correct levels of livestock and key species are maintained through the development and updating of livestock requests.
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 Development:
 
 To ensure continual development of the displays areas by the strategic planning and implementation of the displays development plan.
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 Team:
 
 To ensure the continual operation, development and motivation of the aquarist team ensuring good communication and integration with the site team, internal company experts and external experts / partners.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 BUSINESS IMPACT/RESULTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Site based responsibility. Global influence in specialism.
 </li>
 <li>
 As directed, management of accurate and agreed operational and capex budgets for the Submarine Adventure Aquarium
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all record systems within Displays are filled out competently and comply with standards of operation and comply with local legal requirements (e.g. Zoo Licence).
 </li>
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 Ensure the supply of healthy animals to features and key exhibits to allow opening on time and on budget.
 </li>
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 Daily responsibility for the delivery of husbandry, life support systems operation and maintenance.
 </li>
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 As the key member of the Displays team, life support system alarm &amp; callout duties are required and as such the individual will be a designated key holder.
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 Manage onsite Health and Safety and comply with the statutory and company regulations.
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 </ul>
 
 
 CREATIVITY
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure best practice throughout
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver innovation, creatures, concepts and systems through trials, research and working with the displays team and Park Operations Manager to generate ideas.
 </li>
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 Manage the creation/installation of new features that are key to creating compelling reasons to experience the attraction.
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 As directed, working within the guidelines for Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Displays Creation and Maintenance and Life Support Systems operation and maintenance.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 COMMUNICATION
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Create best practice and update protocols.
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 Ensure communication with specialists, suppliers or external consultants to resolve issues related to the facilities.
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 Deliver excellent communication with the MAWD (Merlin Animal Welfare and Development) team and sites to ensure site issues are resolved appropriately and efficiently.
 </li>
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 Work with the vet and animal health enquiry system and MAWD specialists to advise sites on animal health issues globally.
 </li>
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 Lead facility briefings and meetings to ensure they are carried out effectively and efficiently.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 DECISION MAKING &amp; AUTONOMY
 
 
 <ul>
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 Work within the departmental / site guidelines, ensuring that on a daily and weekly basis the displays are maintained and developed to high standards
 </li>
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 Deliver effective decision making whilst working within ethical and operation policies of SEA LIFE.
 </li>
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 Determine in conjunction with the Park Operations Manager, the strategic priorities for the facilities over the short to medium term.
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 Ensure all members of the team understand and comply with the statutory and company regulations regarding health and safety at work and COSHH in conjunction with the site Health and Safety coordinator.
 </li>
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 Ensure the effective management and development of direct reports meeting their development requirements and ensure effective succession planning is in place.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Health &amp; Safety
 
 
 
 Managers/Supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety &amp; Security within their department, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). They must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees under their management are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications, Experience, &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
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 As gained through significant experience working as a Display head in the aquarium industry (experience of 3 year minimum).
 </li>
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 A good understanding and working knowledge of Life Support Systems as employed on the site to ensure; correct maintenance is carried out in accordance with the manufactures recommendations and swift resolution of problems if they occur.
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 A thorough knowledge of the Water Environment, which will allow the identification and resolution of problems with the environment for the animals.
 </li>
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 A practical ability to create &lsquo;wow&rsquo; displays with a working knowledge of the correct use of, Theming, Lighting, and Water Movement to deliver this.
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 A thorough understanding of animal husbandry, animal behavior and acquisition of animals to ensure each display houses amazing creatures.
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 A good understanding of how to set up conservation projects and environmental impact reduction that assist in underpinning the SEA LIFE brand.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What else?.
 
 
 
 
 So for the love of fun&reg;, what will I actually be doing?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ensuring everyone is fully trained the right skills training, to have fun at work at the same time can do their job effectively, help employees learn new skills and develop existing ones.
 
</div>

Senior Supervisor - Aquarium Display Curator

Oakland Zoo

<div>This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The application deadline is November 25, 2025.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a resume, and 3 professional references (at least one supervisor).

Candidates not meeting minimum requirements may not receive a response.

Applicants selected for candidacy are required to attend an on-site working interview.

Payrate: To maintain internal equity, we have identified the payrate for this position at the Oakland Zoo as $28.45 per hour. An offer at this payrate will be our best and final compensation offer.

Position Summary

Animal Keepers play a vital role on the ACCR team, taking care of the physical health and psychological well-being of the animals directly under their care. The Float Animal Keeper works across animal strings and has the opportunity to care for a variety of species: tiger, lion, dromedary camel, plains zebra, klipspringer, rock hyrax, agouti, and a large number of bird species (pied crow, hamerkop, white faced whistling duck, blue bellied roller, yellow billed stork, sacred ibis, hooded vulture, superb starling, speckled mousebird, taveta golden weaver, guira cuckoo, blue and gold macaw, military macaw. This role will cover strings in the absence of the primary Animal Keeper(s) and will assist the primary keeper with duties and special projects as needed.

Essential Job Duties
<ul>
<li>Use the tools of animal observation, enrichment, training and other management methods to ensure the best possible psychological well-being of the animals in their care</li>
<li>Conduct ongoing assessment of their physical and psycho-social needs</li>
<li>Design and implement steps to address these needs</li>
<li>Implement Department/Zoo priorities as well as demonstrate the initiative and expertise to regularly find ways to make improvements</li>
<li>Guide and support junior staff and volunteers as appropriate</li>
<li>Represent the Zoo in a variety of public settings including press interviews, instructional classes and casual communication with Zoo guests</li>
<li>Perform other related duties as required and assigned</li></ul> 
 
Who You Are
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 2 years full-time or 4160 hours experience in the care of captive wildlife in the zoo field (preferably at an AZA or GFAS facility). This can include 1 year of unpaid experience.</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and clean driving record</li>
<li>Willingness to work outside normal business hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays</li>
<li>Knowledge of the habits and hazards of working with wild, dangerous animals; willingness to work with some physical risk while observing proper safety precautions</li>
<li>Medical requirements: 
<ul><li>Negative TB test within the last year</li>
<li>Tetanus vaccine within the last 10 years</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>Bonus if you have...
<ul>
<li>Code red or dangerous animal experience</li>
<li>Large carnivore experience</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience in behavioral training theory and practical application</li>
<li>Ability to inspire guests in casual (e.g., one on one) and formal (i.e., programs) venues to take action for conservation</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in zoology, biology or a related field or a specialized Associate's degree (ex: Moorpark)</li></ul> 


Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities&ndash; May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.
<ul>
<li>Collaboration &ndash; builds trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders across our organization and community-wide and approaches differences of opinion with curiosity and humility.</li>
<li>Communication &ndash; communicates respectfully and effectively with stakeholders across identities, both verbally and in writing</li>
<li>Inclusive Culture - fosters a culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration and belonging which allows all employees to feel appreciated, included, and valued.</li>
<li>Organization &ndash; strong attention to details and able to build and/or maintain efficient systems</li>
<li>Time management &ndash; strong capabilities with a demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple commitments</li>
<li>Sustainability &ndash; oriented toward the mission and values of the Oakland Zoo and able to put those into practice by finding creative and resourceful ways to develop sustainable practices within your role and department</li>
<li>Passion &ndash; wholeheartedly believes in, represents, and models Oakland Zoo&rsquo;s mission and PRIDE values at all times 
Wildlife Aware - understands mission to support the conservation and welfare of animals at The Zoo, locally and globally. This is demonstrated by a willingness/passion to reflect this mission in all actions and to continue to learn how to take action for wildlife</li>
</ul>
Physical Considerations- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
<ul>
<li>Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (i.e., feed sack) and move a minimum of 120 lbs. (i.e., hay bale)</li>
<li>Able to walk long distances on uneven terrain in variable environmental conditions (e.g., steep, muddy, etc.)</li>
</ul>
Benefits

Oakland Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, and A Family Zoo Membership. 

Who We Are

Oakland Zoo (managed by The Conservation Society of California) is an award-winning facility stretching 100 acres and overlooking the city of Oakland atop the hills of beautiful Knowland Park. Our mission is to deepen connection with animals, save wildlife, and inspire champions for the natural world. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Zoo is part of the largest conservation organization in the nation. Our employees take PRIDE in our values of being Positive, Respectful, Inquisitive, Driven and Effective members of a team who places the care of our animals, stewardship of the natural environment, and the experience of our guests at the forefront of all that we do. 

Oakland Zoo&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; Access

We believe that all people should have safe access to the Zoo and culturally relevant and responsive experiences with our staff, programs, and curriculum. The Oakland Zoo is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and valued for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race, and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture of continuous learning and improvement toward a vision of equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community in which we exist and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.

The Conservation Society of California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. The Conservation Society of California also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Oakland Zoo participates in E-Verify to verify work authorization.
Equal Opportunity Employer 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Floating Animal Keeper, African Savanna and Rainforest

The High Desert Museum

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Division: Wildlife

Classification: Full Time, Salary Exempt

Directly supported by: Curator of Wildlife

Directly supports: N/A

Salary Range: $49,440 + DOE

Working at the High Desert Museum

Join a talented and diverse team! The High Desert Museum is a dynamic workplace where you can learn from a curator about art, visit our North American river otters, and enjoy the laughter of the thousands of school children who visit us on field trips every year, all in a day on the job. Set in a tranquil Ponderosa pine forest just south of Bend, the Museum embraces being both a vital community resource and one of the most popular destinations in the region. We&rsquo;re filled with people who support each other and are passionate about what we do.

About us

The High Desert Museum opened in Bend, Oregon in 1982. As an interdisciplinary museum, it shares the stories of the High Desert region through cultures, art, history and the natural world to convey the wonder of the High Desert region, which spans across 11 states of the Intermountain West. The Museum features 100,000 square feet of indoor space, which includes two permanent exhibitions and three changing galleries, and outdoor exhibits beyond the main building that include the Autzen Otter Exhibit, the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center and the 1904 High Desert Ranch. The Museum also offers a range of programs, from summer Kids Camps to wildlife photography workshops. Last fiscal year, the Museum welcomed nearly 220,000 visitors, more than double the size of Bend.

The Museum is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It has become the largest cultural institution in Oregon east of the Cascades over the last four decades and today is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is a Smithsonian Affiliate, was the 2019 recipient of the Western Museums Association&rsquo;s Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence and was a 2021 recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

About this job and what you&rsquo;ll do

The person in this position is directly responsible for the care of mammals including bobcats, porcupines, and North American River otters, and assists as needed with the care of other animals across taxa. Maintains public-facing exhibits, conducts public programs with ambassador animals, delivers engaging interpretive talks on natural history, and works across taxa throughout the department as part of a dynamic team.

In addition to our strong health and welfare benefits, the Museum also provides full-time employees with 10.5 paid holidays, and four personal days per calendar year (this will be prorated based on hire date). You will also accrue two weeks of paid vacation per year for the first year of employment.

About who you are

You have three years of progressive experience working with animals in human care in a zoological setting, preferably with wildlife. You possess an enthusiasm for learning about and staying current on all aspects of wildlife and human relationships with the landscape of the High Desert region. Experience with animal husbandry, training, and handling is essential. Not only can you work with a variety of taxa including reptiles, fish, invertebrates, birds, and mammals &ndash; you are also familiar with basic tools for groundskeeping, construction of exhibit elements and use of equipment associated with the safe handling of trained wildlife. Ideally, you have an associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a biological science or related discipline, but equivalent hands-on work experience or knowledge may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Want to learn more?

For a detailed job description listing the essential functions of this position and the education, experience, and skills requirements,

Importantly, we recognize and honor that the qualifications required to excel in this position can come from a range of both professional and lived experiences. In the job description we describe what we believe to be important qualifications for a candidate to have while remaining open to the diversity of experiences that can lead to these skill sets. Position descriptions are often presented in a way that leaves qualified candidates feeling unwelcome, intimidated, uncomfortable and/or unqualified to apply. Recognizing that, we strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

Want to apply?

Please send PDFs of your resume &amp; cover letter to: jobs@highdesertmuseum.org

The Museum provides an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 Mission

The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.

jobs@highdesertmuseum.org

highdesertmuseum.org/job-opportunities</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Wildlife Specialist (mammals)

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