Facility
Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
EXPERIENCED ANIMAL KEEPER
for small zoo working towards accreditation.
Room for growth as we restructure our park. A family destination for 53 years as a Long Island institution. Join us as we bring the park into the future through education and conservation.
Education and Pre-requisites
Experience: Paid experience working with exotic animals preferred. A minimum of 2 years of full-time paid experience in animal care is required (preferably in an accredited facility) and/or combination of education and experience in a zoo keeping program.
Performing daily husbandry, diet preparation, setting up Education/Animal Encounters, maintain enclosures and safety procedures.
Able to manage multiple projects, handle interruptions and shifting priorities, maintain focus on tasks, and pay meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and accuracy.
Must be a team player and able to set up new systems and train staff accordingly.
Compensation and benefits
Flexible about start date. Prefer spring 2023. Seasonal but can become full time year round for the right person. Compensation depends on experience. Possible lodging at park.
Application instructions
Application deadline March 31st, 2023
1. Please email resume along with a cover letter to mnovak@longislandgamefarm.com
2. Put Animal Care Job in subject line.
3. Please do not apply if you do not have the indicated experience!