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Seasonal Ambassador Animal Keeper
Company | Blank Park Zoo |
Address | , Des Moines, 50315 |
Employment type | OTHER |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-12-13 |
Posted at | 9 months ago |
Job Details
Salary Grade: To Be Determined
Reports to: Ambassador Animal Care Manager
Department: Animal Care
Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Ambassador Animal Care Manager, this position will be responsible for the daily husbandry and care of the Ambassador Animal collection consisting of varied species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. This position may be expected to assist with and conduct both formal and informal onsite educational programming for visitors of all ages. Additionally, the Animal Keeper supports our Zoo Mission which is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Functions effectively in both team and individual settings, and works toward adopting and creating best animal welfare practices
- Provides daily enrichment, help build/create new enrichment items, and record enrichment into daily log
- Responsible for daily observation of animal health and welfare. Reports abnormal behavior and problems to area supervisor
- Collaborates with animal care team and education program team to achieve common husbandry and program goals
- Assists in daily handling of animals for husbandry needs and programming use
- Provides husbandry needs of all animals in care by participating in daily cleaning and enclosure maintenance, diet preparation, administering medications, feeding, training, and enrichment
- Conducts formal and informal onsite programs and guest interactions
- Assists in animal training, and recording of training notes for husbandry needs and programming use
- Works closely with area supervisor and veterinary staff to provide best possible care for the animals
Identifies and communicates with maintenance of repairs needed for the safety of animals, visitors and staff as well as overall upkeep of the facilities
Requirements
Competencies
- Customer-oriented – Always exercises professional customer service skills. Interacts with many different types of people and situations.
- Team Player – Collaborates with area supervisor and team to achieve common husbandry goals.
- Communicator – Communicates clearly, both verbal and written. Effective listening skills.
- Flexible – Ability to handle a flexible workload with a variety of assignments while also maintain composure in an environment that can be stressful.
- Positive – Must be a positive, effective team member and be able to establish professional working relationships.
- Critical Thinker – Ability to make decisions while under pressure or solve complex problems that arise daily.
- Resourceful – Understanding of or can research all applicable topics as they relate to modern zoological management, operations of an attraction and customer service.
- Efficient – Ability to complete task in a thorough but quick manner.
- Independent – Must be able to operate independently, exercise initiative and demonstrate capacity for detail and follow-up.
- Innovative – Ability to propose solutions to areas of concern as related to animal care.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Assists with supervision of interns and volunteers.
Work Environment
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to successfully perform the essential functions.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Driving.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling –
Never Occasionally Constantly
Reaching with hands and arms.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Tasting or smelling.
Never Occasionally Constantly
Vision
Close vision; Distant vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; Ability to adjust focus
Lifting Requirement.
> than 50 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 40 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 10 pounds
Required education and experience
- Experience with Microsoft office, Excel spreadsheets, and Google drive are encouraged.
- Must have completed or working towards a four-year college degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Ecology, or a related field.
- Prior years of paid experience in animal husbandry (particularly in a zoo setting) preferred.
- Experience in interpretation and/or education is encouraged, but not required.
Additional eligibility requirements
- Must be able to maintain work hours that will serve the needs of the Blank Park Zoo
- Must be able to maintain calm and act professionally in all situations such as emergencies and guest interactions.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid motor vehicle license
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Blank Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and give employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and any other protected class as required by local, state, or federal law. We seek applicants for employment who are dedicated, hardworking and seek fulfilling employment. In return Blank Park Zoo offers competitive income, benefits, and an excellent working environment.
Contact Information
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