Facility

Prospect Park Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Supervise and provide leadership in assigned section of zoo, taking responsibility for daily animal care activities of keepers, trainees or interns as assigned. Responsible for exhibit appearance in section.

Perform and supervise safe, proper and humane care of assigned animals according to established protocols or under the direction of the supervisory/curatorial staff.
Perform and supervise safe and proper maintenance of assigned animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate supervisory/curatorial staff. Routine maintenance can include but is not limited to watering plants, clearing and cleaning drains/catches, changing lightbulbs, cleaning exhibit glass.

Assist curatorial/supervisory staff in developing safe, proper and humane protocols for the management and maintenance of the animal collection, exhibits, holding facilities and associated service areas.

Education and Pre-requisites

Bachelor’s Degree with major in biology or a related field with three years recent, full time paid experience in the handling, feeding and care of animals in a zoo or on a stock farm with experience supervising animal care staff OR an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Compensation and benefits

01K, Dental, Vision, Medical (no deductibles), 15 vacation days, 13 holidays, 12 PTO Days, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,200 in a calendar year for degree programs or certificate programs taken at an accredited college or university), and much more…

Application instructions

Please apply on the WCS careers site: https://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers