Facility
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is announcing the immediate opening of a full-time benefited position as Relief Keeper-Rocky Shores.
The Rocky Shores exhibit includes four acres with five large exhibits featuring Grizzly and Polar Bears, Seals and Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and North American River Otters. Relief Keeper – Rocky Shores is responsible for the care and husbandry of these animals, the salt water aquaria, as well as, other animals or areas as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Applicants must be able to work effectively in a positive team environment, equally with guests, staff and volunteers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary in this position. At least two years paid experience working with salt water aquaria in a zoo or aquarium setting is required. There is a strong expectation of experience in operant conditioning and training techniques, providing enrichment, and public speaking. Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field is preferred. Relief Keeper – Rocky Shores will also be trained to work in other animal areas of the Zoo.
Applicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions, in close proximity to visitors, be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, bend, stoop, jump, and stretch; must be able to obtain an Advanced Open Water dive certification from a recognized organization; and, an excellent driving record is required.
Compensation and benefits
Position includes an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans as well as paid vacation and holiday time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Salt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours’ drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!
Application instructions
Anyone interested in this position should send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Jeffrey Landry, Animal Care Supervisor, Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, or jlandry@hoglezoo.org by 26 Jan 2015. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.