Facility

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Closing Date

Description

Out of Africa Wildlife Park is seeking an animal keeper to care for a diverse collection of ungulates and interact with the public as a tour guide. Experience with large hoofstock and rhinos is preferred. Position is full-time. Schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Applicants must be willing to work outside in extreme weather conditions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, exotic animal care and husbandry, habitat maintenance, enrichment, diet preparation, daily upkeep of animal logs, and assistance with veterinary procedures as needed. Approved applicant will also be responsible for conducting educational and entertaining safari tours among free-roaming animals in our natural Serengeti habitat.

Education and Pre-requisites

Degree in biology or related field is required. Applicants must have good observation and communication skills, work harmoniously with fellow staff and supervisors, and be able to work independently. An outgoing, positive personality is essential as the selected applicant will be expected to provide excellent customer service. Background in large animal husbandry and public speaking preferred. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Ability to drive large vehicles and stick shifts is a plus. Out of Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Drug test required.

Compensation and benefits

Starting salary is $12 per hour plus tips, commensurate with experience. Paid holidays after 3 months and 1 week vacation after 1 year.

Application instructions

Send cover letter, resume and a recorded two-minute keeper chat video to:
Jessica Lowthorp: safari@outofafricapark.com
No phone calls please.

Keeper Chat Video Instructions:
Since our department engages heavily with the public conducting tours, it is necessary for you to portray your skills with public speaking in an engaging and entertaining way. Please provide a short clip of you conducting a keeper chat about an animal either at a previous facility or at home. This can be about any species, real or imaginary, just be sure to make it both educational and entertaining. Have fun!

Resumes will remain on file and will be reviewed for openings within 6 months of job posting.