Facility

Lion Habitat Ranch

Closing Date

Description

The Lion Habitat Ranch in Las Vegas, NV is hiring! It is the home to some of the MGM lions. We are a growing non-profit facility. The position of Keeper/Trainer is a full-time, hourly position. Responsibilities include daily care, weighing, preparing diets, cleaning, training and exhibit maintenance for our zoo population including lions, a giraffe, psittacines, ratites, guinea fowl, and tortoises. This position also requires a lot of guest interaction.

Education and Pre-requisites

Experience/Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience working at a similar facility and basic knowledge of operant conditioning are a plus.

Physical Efforts: Must be in good physical health and able to bend, reach, lift, push, pull, or carry at least 50 lbs in a desert environment that includes extreme heat, dust, extreme cold (winter), etc…

Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Applicant must be outgoing, creative, confident, self-motivated, and work well independently, as well as with others . Applicants must have good stage presence and the ability to work in a fast-paced, labor intensive environment.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to lhrvolunteers@gmail.com. The position is open until filled.