Facility
San Diego Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have exotic animal handling/training experience. Free Contact Exotic Ambassador experience is required. An example of experience would be at least one year working with free contact exotic ambassador animals. Operant conditioning experience is essential and free flight bird experience is an added bonus. Additional desired qualifications for this position include public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others (guests, co-workers and others departments). Applicant musts be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must be available weekdays, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Education and Pre-requisites
JOB EXPERIENCE
1 or more years of experience as a Wildlife Care Associate at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance or comparable organization.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wildlife behavior
Wildlife behavior modification
Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
Safety practices around wildlife
SDZWA policies, procedures and regulations regarding the care, handling and training of wildlife
Train and control wildlife
Discriminate differences in animal vocalizations
Monitor wildlife behavior
Keep simple records
Communicate and work effectively with others (verbal and written)
Deal tactfully and courteously with the others in a diverse environment
Respond to cautions from co-workers
Monitor wildlife behavior and appearance
Operate motorized equipment and vehicles
Competently perform the essential functions outlined above
Compensation and benefits
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Part-Time On Call Hourly Non-Exempt Union – Position if selected there will be union fees and dues to be paid to the Union
Hourly wage: $23.57
Application instructions
Apply directly through the SDZWA Career Page:
https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Posting/View/8227