Facility

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Closing Date

Description

This program provides participants first-hand experience with the animal keeping profession. Participants will work alongside and independently of Animal Keepers and learn the husbandry and safety protocols necessary to be capable animal keepers. In addition, participants will get an introduction to other aspects of zoo animal management. This position is a six (6) month Seasonal position and will be dedicated to the Australian Adventure area of the Zoo.

Essential Functions:
•Daily animal care (enclosure cleaning, animal diets, exhibit maintenance, animal training techniques, animal enrichment design and application, animal observation basics, daily documentation)
Introduction to Curator of Animals responsibilities
•Introduction to zoo conservation and science
•Introduction to zoo animal veterinary care
•Introduction to zoo animal records
•Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

Education and Pre-requisites

•Prior paid or volunteer exotic animal experience.
•Recent graduate of an animal sciences related degree program ◦GPA of 2.5 or greater
•Ability to work flexible hours (includes weekends and holidays)
•Proof of a negative TB test within the last 6 months (required prior to start)
•Ability to work in hot or cold weather with dusty, wet and odorous conditions
•Ability to maneuver/lift 75 pounds
•Valid driver’s license
•Must possess good interpersonal skills
•Must possess good communication (verbal and written) skills

Work Shift: Position start date is flexible, generally April — May, with a cap of 1,040 hours. 8 hour work days, with variable coverage for opening and closing hours of the zoo. Work days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Days off Monday and Tuesday

Filing Deadline: Open until filled

Compensation and benefits

$9.36 per hour

Application instructions

To apply please visit our Career Site at www.clevelandmetroparks.com or copy and paste the following link into you web browser:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1151751&d=ExternalCareerSite&r=5000573818106&_fromPublish=true#/