Facility
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Roosevelt Park Zoo is currently seeing qualified applicants for our Lead Keeper in the Carnivore/Primate area. This is a full-time position with employment and benefits through the Minot Park District.
• Observes animals in assigned areas for wellness, including symptoms of injury or illness, reports changes and problems to General Curator and/or Veterinarian.
• Implements approved training plans enrichment for psychological and physiological well-being.
• Participates on the Training and Enrichment committee, Welfare committee and all safety training meetings, drills, and classes.
• Prepares food and feeds according to established diets and assigned schedule; research, recommends and implements approved diet changes.
• Maintains detailed record keeping of animal observations, care, and handling in ZIMS
• Assists with medical procedures, including but not limited to medical exams, treatments and humane technique for capture and restraint.
• Administers prescribed medication to assigned animals as directed by the Veterinarian
• Completes daily husbandry logs IE) listing amount of food eaten, medications administered, changes in animal behavior, and symptoms of disease or other indications of needs for special attention, and any repair or maintenance required for enclosures.
• Procures feline complete diet from Triple A meats. Must be mindful of budget and procurement process.
• Helps with a team effort to unload and store shipments of food, hay, and other supplies; notifies General Curator of supplies needed as the stock becomes low; notifies Veterinarian when prescribed animal medication stock is low
• Cleans animal cages and enclosures using water hose, high pressure steam, and hand tools.
• Performs a variety of general grounds keeping duties and assists in maintaining the Zoo’s facilities.
• Interacts with and provides information to zoo visitors; may conduct zoo tours as required.
• Participates in the Zoo’s animal outreach activities.
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum training and experience
• A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology or related field is required. Two years’ experience in the caring for exotic animals in a zoo setting. Experience in customer service is desirable.
Must be able to work in diverse and variable weather conditions, perform strenuous manual labor including the ability to lift 75 lbs., stoop, bend, and move quickly.
Must be able to work independently and effectively in a team environment, equally with guests, staff, interns, and volunteers.
This position is 40 hours/week, non-exempt status. Any over-time must be pre-approved by General Curator. Requires the ability to work weekends and holidays, as assigned. Benefits include retirement savings, major medical, dental, vision, and optional supplemental insurance.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Applicants must have a valid driver license and be able to pass pre-employment background check, and annual TB tests.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, Minot Park District application and references to:
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Brandi Clark, General Curator
PO Box 538
Minot, ND 58702
Email: brandi@minotparks.com.
Deadline for submission is May 28th, 2021
The Minot Park District Application can be found at https://minotparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Application.pdf
Minot Park District is an equal opportunity employer.
Website- http://www.rpzoo.com/
Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltParkZooMinot/