Facility
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Works days and hours assigned by the Animal Curator; changes based on season. Requires late shifts until closing (8pm) during summer operating hours, as well as possible overnights during calving season.
• Provides water and food for animals and cleans exhibits in assigned area. Makes daily animal observations and reports any abnormal behavior or health concerns, exhibit security, and/or safety concerns to the on-duty supervisor immediately.
• Diet preparation and distribution following prescribed diet and feeding procedures. Records diet consumption daily and notifies supervisor of feeding behavior changes.
• Recommends improvements in animal care procedures and schedules, exhibit upkeep and employee and visitor safety.
• Carries out prescribed veterinary treatments as assigned by the contracted veterinary staff and Animal Care management. Assists in capture and crating/uncrating of animals.
• Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of walkways, zoo grounds and facilities as assigned. Reports needed major repairs and checks and maintains equipment used.
• Acts as a liaison to the public by courteously answering questions and enforcing feeding rules for the animals.
• Presents educational programs and tours when assigned.
• Research and preparation of information regarding zoo specimens for discussion with the public and other professionals.
• Represents the AWCC animal care department in a positive way during any filming operation the AWCC management decides to partake in; helping to promote the facility in a positive light and garner public support.
• Reports all departmental personnel concerns directly and immediately to the Animal Curator.
• Carries out the responsibilities of the position in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
• A Bachelor of Science degree in the animal sciences field
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Compensation and benefits
• $20/hour pay rate, DOE
• 9 paid holidays including: New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and the employee’s birthday
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, employer covers 100% of premium
• Sick Leave
• PTO package up to 2 weeks in first year of employment
• 403-b retirement option, matching 3% after 1 year of service
• Housing available on-site; bunkhouse and bunkbed style housing
Application instructions
Please email a one-page cover letter, resume, and three professional references to caelan@alaskawildlife.org. The email subject line should read: Animal Keeper_Applicant Name.