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Part-Time Animal Keeper – Education and Programs

JOB OBJECTIVE:
To work in the Little Rock Zoo Education Department to provide husbandry, care and training for a diverse collection of exotic animals. To assist in the development and delivery of formal and informal conservation education programs in a public setting for diverse audiences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs various daily husbandry and care duties required to maintain a healthy diverse program animal collection. Assist in the development and delivery of formal and informal conservation education classes, programs, presentations and shows for both on-site and off-site that engage and inspire audiences through fun, exciting, and safe animal encounters promoting the mission of the Little Rock Zoo. Assist in the
conducting of behavioral training regimen for program animal collection in order to maintain trained exotic animals such as birds of prey, reptiles and small mammals for their safe and effective use in educational programming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school and two (1) years of experience in the care of birds, mammals, and reptiles or other exotic animals in a controlled environment. Public presentation and interpretation skills are preferred. Equivalent combinations of
education and experience will be considered.

HIRING/ENTRY SALARY: $8.00/hour

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
ONLY On-Line Applications Accepted.

*APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.lrjobs.net
Application, Supplemental Questions, Resume and Cover Letter are required. The
resume and cover letter should be attached/uploaded to the application.
This position may close without notice.