Facility
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is announcing the opening of a full-time Night Keeper position in the Animal Care Department.
The Zoo is seeking a motivated, highly-qualified animal care specialist to provide superior care to animals throughout the Zoo. The successful candidate will be provided with many opportunities, including but not limited to conservation breeding programs, veterinary procedures, exhibit maintenance, animal demonstrations, addressing the media, education programs, and caring for Zoo animals as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Applicants must be able to work effectively as an individual, and in a strong team environment; foster positive interactions with guests and other Zoo departments, serve as an ambassador for the Zoo and liaison to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in regards to animal programs, and possess a strong commitment to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and providing a high-quality guest experience.
The successful candidate must be willing to be ERT trained. Excellent writing and public speaking skills are necessary. Variable swing shift will be based on the Zoo’s needs. Experience with a wide variety of taxa in a zoo setting is preferred. A degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field is preferred.
Applicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions and be able to lift over 60 pounds without injury, bend, stoop, jump, stretch. Good driving record required. Position includes an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, retirement plans, paid vacation and holiday time. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Compensation and benefits
Position includes an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, retirement plans and paid vacation and holiday time. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application instructions
Anyone interested in this position should email a cover letter and resume to Eric Peterson, Animal Care Supervisor, (epeterson@hoglezoo.org) by April 12, 2015.