Facility

Brookgreen Gardens

Closing Date

Description

Brookgreen Gardens is a national historic landmark in the heart of South Carolina’s lowcountry that exceptionally blends four mission areas in botanical gardens, art, history, and the environment.
The Lowcountry Zoo has been important element of the mission of Brookgreen Gardens since its inception and has achieved top standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science. It is one of 5 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in South Carolina.
Animal Keepers at Brookgreen Gardens are responsible for the daily care of our zoo animals, including but not limited to feeding, cleaning animals and their habitats, greeting and educating guest and participating in the animal enrichment program.
Examples of duties:
Prepares diets feeding procedures: documents qualities, orders feed and other supplies as directed.
Takes daily inventories of the animal collections, provides daily assessments of the health, welfare, and behavior of the animals.
Participates in capturing, restraining, and moving animals, administering medication and supplements as directed.
Cleans and maintains exhibit areas and the adjacent public areas.
Participates in the animal enrichment program.
Give guest presentations as directed.

Education and Pre-requisites

Minimum Qualifications:
Two years paid experience in a zoological, wildlife sanctuary, or related institution.
Experience working with Bears and Wolves desired.
Experience in an AZA accredited zoo preferred.
Associates in Biology or related field preferred.
Knowledge of animals’ native to the Southeastern U.S.,
Ability to work within a independently and within a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License Required.
Applicant should be physically able to perform the duties required in a zoo environment and be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. 

Compensation and benefits

Full time position–hourly.
We offer excellent benefits including major medical, life insurance, short and long term disability, 403(b), and employee assistance programs as well as: complimentary annual membership for employee and household family members, complimentary entrance to Huntington State Park, complimentary tickets for friends and family, and discounts on tickets, food venues and our Keepsakes gift shop.

Brookgreen Gardens is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pre-employment screening including drug screen and background checks are required upon hire.

Application instructions

To Apply
Please visit the Brookgreen Gardens website, http://www.brookgreen.org for an application. Submit application and current resume with 3 references to Brookgreen Gardens, Human Resources Department, PO Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, fax (843)235-3069, or email HR@Brookgreen.org

Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: 843-235-6000
Fax:843-235-6039

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