Facility
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Applications are being accepted for a part-time Animal Care Specialist in the Aquatics section. This position is primarily responsible for the daily husbandry of African black-footed penguins, North American river otters, American alligators, California sea lions, and harbor seals and may assist with stingrays and aquarium species as needed.
Responsibilities: The Animal Care Specialist performs work necessary to provide basic daily animal care for zoo animals, ensures appropriate animal wellbeing, and performs husbandry practices such as operant conditioning, enrichment strategy, and assisting with husbandry and enclosure furnishing design. See www.kidszoo.org for a full job description.
Education and Pre-requisites
Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in an animal-related field and one year of experience in a zoological setting are preferred. High school diploma or GED is required. Operant conditioning experience is preferred.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits: This is a part-time position requiring availability for up to a 29-hour work week year-round. Part-time benefits include Paid Health & Wellness Days, Employee Assistance Program, 403b Plan, and optional Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.
Application instructions
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Application Deadline: March 1, 2024