Facility
SAN DIEGO ZOO
Closing Date
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Description
Responsibilities for this position will be to work mostly with a collection of elephants in a protected contact management system at the San Diego Zoo’s Elephant Odyssey Exhibit. The keeper will work closely with senior keepers, lead keeper and Animal Care Supervisor to develop the skills necessary to become an integral member of a progressive elephant husbandry and training program. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in biology or scientifically related field from a recognized institution is preferred . Experience working in a zoological facility in a protected contact elephant program is highly desirable. Knowledge of positive reinforcement operant conditioning as it relates to animal/elephant husbandry is esssential. Selected applicant is expected to be a team player and have good communication skills. Ability to speak to our guests about the organization and the elephant program on wireless microphone is highly desirable. Applicants must be available to work any of the seven days of the week, including, weekends, holidays, nights, and any shifts. A valid CA driver license is required.
Education and Pre-requisites
Please go to our career web site for more job information.
Compensation and benefits
Union position with benefits.
Application instructions
Deadline is 2/8/16 by 9:30 PM Pacific Time at www.sandiegozoo.org/jobs.