Job Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced SENIOR KEEPER to join the Wonders of Wildlife team! This individual will work under the supervision of the Curatorial team, and will provide an advance knowledge of animal husbandry in their associated teams and gallery.
Essential Functions:
- Must demonstrate a high level of husbandry knowledge in their area and assigned gallery, through regular feedings, water quality monitoring, administering treatments, exhibit maintenance, developing husbandry and veterinary behavioral training programs and environmental enrichment programs.
- Is considered a role model for performing consistent, high quality animal husbandry practices on a daily basis, consistently maintains excellent standards. Assumes leadership role with working and training staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Considered a point person for questions about husbandry practices and provides mentorship to less experienced staff.
- Actively involved in AZA, participating as IR for assigned species in their area, and other internal and external conservation programs.
- Assist Leads with organizing daily and weekly operations of the team’s projects and goals.
- Assist Leads with addressing animal welfare concerns in a timely fashion.
- Assists Leads with the management of internship program, including hiring, and training of new interns.
- Strives to build and maintain a cooperative attitude and working relationships with colleagues and other departments associated with Wonders of Wildlife.
- Practices good judgment in decision-making as related to animal care, emergencies, and projects particularly in the absence of Curatorial Staff.
- Participates in monthly professional development training, revolving around advancing husbandry knowledge.
Perks
- Full Time employees receive Store/Attraction employee discounts, Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, 401(k), Company Paid Life Insurance and STD, and Paid Time Off.
Salary
- $20 per hour
