Facility
Columbus Zoo and Aquarioum
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Responsible for care and handling of Animal Programs animals and upkeep of their facilities within acceptable safety protocols.
Responsible for interacting with guests while at Bob Evans My Barn. Maintains records and monitors health status of animals.
Assists with on-grounds encounters and shows in Heart of Africa. .
Observes and sometimes assists in the training of Animal Programs collection.
Writes daily reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Must be at least 19 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year completed towards a bachelor’s degree preferred.
BA/BS in communication, education or animal related field preferred.
Must be outgoing and willing to talk to many different types of people.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
New-Hire TB testing required.
Able to work as a team with other staff members.
Able to perform heavy physical work for extended periods of time.
Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.
Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).
Able to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Subject to BMV check.
Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Subject to Criminal Background check.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply online at:
https://columbuszoo.org/job-details/zoo/seasonal?job=15ebba32-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43