Facility
Oregon Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Deadline to apply: June 13, 2019 @ 5:00 PM, PDT
Salary: $22.78 – $29.06 hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Bring your proven skills in caring for primates, large carnivores, and small mammals and hoofstock to the Oregon Zoo, where you will join a dynamic team of professionals engaged in groundbreaking wildlife conservation and research activities.
Entry rate: $22.78; 6 months; $24.21; 18 months: $25.73; 30 months: $27.34; 42 months: $29.06/hour
Work area: Oregon Zoo – Africa/Primate
Work week: Part-time: Thursday through Monday (Tuesday, and Wednesday off)
Shift: 7 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
At the Oregon Zoo, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelor degree in biology, zoology, or related subjects relevant to the care of zoo animals and three years professional animal keeper experience working with primates and large carnivores; or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits package pro-rated at .5 FTE
Application instructions
To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer