Facility
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Trains wildlife in new behaviors and reinforces trained behaviors
Transports wildlife to habitat or performances
Assists Wildlife Care Associates
Sets up props, stages or other performance areas
Grooms wildlife for public appearance and health maintenance
Controls wildlife to ensure public safety
Prepares wildlife feed
Feeds wildlife
Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
Assists medical staff in treatment of wildlife
Keeps feeding, medication and other records regarding wildlife care
Conducts special tours
Makes informational presentations to the public
Answers questions and provides information to the public regarding wildlife
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Individuals with free contact ambassador cat training experience is preferred. This position involves work with susceptible species; you will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Two or more years’ experience working with wildlife at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance or a comparable AZA accredited organization.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Animal behavior
Wildlife behavior modification
Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
Safety practices around wildlife
SDZWA policies, procedures and regulations regarding the care, handling and training of wildlife
Train wildlife
Discriminate differences in wildlife vocalizations
Monitor wildlife behavior
Keep simple records
Communicate and work effectively with others (verbal and written)
Deal tactfully and courteously with the others in a diverse environment
Respond to cautions from co-workers
Monitor wildlife behavior and appearance
Operate motorized equipment and vehicles
Competently perform the essential functions outlined above
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Location: Escondido, CA
Position Type: Union Hourly Non-Exempt Position -If selected there will be union fees and dues to be paid to the Union
Hourly Wage: $23.57 and SDZWA is pleased to offer a $1,200 signing bonus for all new employees hired through April of 2022.
THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our employees, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
SDZWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SDZWA will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
Education and Pre-requisites
Two or more years’ experience working with wildlife at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance or a comparable AZA accredited organization.
Compensation and benefits
$23.57
Application instructions
Apply directly on website.