Facility
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s animal management is announcing the immediate opening of a full time animal care position, as a relief keeper in the Elephant Encounter area.
The Zoo is seeking qualified applicants for this full time, year round, benefited keeper position. This position includes responsibility for the care and husbandry, and training of the resident pachyderms as well as other animals and areas as assigned.
Applicants must be able to work effectively in a positive team environment, equally with guests, staff, and volunteers. Excellent communication including writing and public speaking skills will be necessary in the successful pursuit of this position. Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field preferred. Will also be trained to work in other animals areas of the Zoo, as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Previous experience with pachyderms is desirable with an expectation of experience in and support of operant conditioning and training techniques, enrichment standards, as well as demonstrable public speaking skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for pachyderm management in a protected contact system, including daily husbandry, exhibit maintenance, training, observation, enrichment, and assisting in veterinary procedures, educational presentation, public relations and support aspects of the Zoo’s operation. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a successful breeding facility that participates in research, conservation, propagation of the species and calf management.
Applicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions, in close proximity to visitors, be able to lift over 60 pounds, without injury, bend, stoop, and jump and move quickly when needed. Excellent driving record required.
Compensation and benefits
Position includes an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, retirement plans and paid vacation and holiday time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an EEO.
Salt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours’ drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!
Application instructions
Anyone interested in this position should email a cover letter and résumé to Eric Peterson, Elephant Manager, at epeterson@hoglezoo.org. This position will close on January 26, 2015.