Bird Keeper I Jobs

Able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Able to wear respiratory protection equipment.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Due to respiratory safety factors, this position requires a personal hygiene policy of no beards.

FREE college tuition for children of employees

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Health Plans

Assist in the care, well-being, management, behavioral conditioning, and enrichment of a multi-generational, mixed sex herd of African elephants.

Have responsibilities that include: cleaning, animal observations, diet preparation, and medications. Report abnormal conditions to zoological managers.

Practical knowledge and experience with operant conditioning

Demonstrable observation, evaluation, and data collecting skills

Experience providing guest service and guest interaction opportunities throughout your workday.

Experience working with large terrestrial mammals, especially elephants

Maintains lab facilities to all applicable codes or other local, state or federal requirements and guidelines.

Knowledge of nomenclature, uses, operation and maintenance of tools, parts and equipment appropriate for the shop to which position is assigned.

Knowledge of computers and some software programs (e.g., MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel).

Trains and supervises student assistants.

Repairs and maintains tools and equipment.

Maintains up-to-date record of consumable supplies.

Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience

Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience

Broad knowledge of UK conservation issues and practice gained through work or education.

Experience of relevant ecological fieldwork.

Knowledge of species ecology and ecological principles, particularly relating to gardens and garden birds.

Demonstrable practical field skills including excellent garden bird identification.

Understand philosophy of management and owner. Displays consistent attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies.

Must possess basic computer skills. Must have complete knowledge of POS system.

Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of MG-HILA, LLC and Mina Group.

Is knowledgeable of and upholds the policies of MG-HILA, LLC as it applies to conduct, expectations and procedures.

Performs all aspects of position with efficiency, respect, friendliness, professionalism, teamwork, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy and initiative.

Extensive food, beverage and wine knowledge. Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.

Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

Plans and delivers appropriate Biology curriculum content to students.

Plans, teaches and assesses writing.

Assesses students’ learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

B.S. degree in one of the life sciences with experience working with animals;

Five (5) years full-time, paid experience working with animals in an accredited institution.

Creates and provides daily physical and psychological environmental enrichment for different species.

Performs grounds keeping and general cleaning tasks:

Assists with the transport of animals to and from the airport or other zoos.

Complete behavioral management training provided by Zoo Atlanta and utilize operant conditioning and enrichment techniques.

Discounted pricing on individual and family education programs, such as Safari Camp, Twilight Trek, NightCrawler, Survival Safari, and much more!

Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and education.

Use strong interpersonal skills to form and maintain positive relationships within the work environment.

Responsible for special projects, procedures, and goals set forth by the area managers.

Prior related animal care experience is strongly preferred. Paid experience at an AZA accredited facility is preferred.