Job Description: Temporary Animal Keeper - Animal Ambassador
Company: Akron Zoo
Location: Akron , Ohio (United States)
Job Category: General
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $$12.00 -
Hourly
Temporary Animal Keeper - Animal Ambassador
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper in the Education Department for a six-month paid position (40 hours per week). The candidate should have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a mature attitude to work exclusively with the Animal Ambassadors. This position is responsible to provide husbandry, training, and enrichment; as well as providing public programming to a variety of audiences on zoo grounds with the bulk of the programming occurring during the spring and summer season. Successful candidates must be comfortable speaking to audiences of all ages.
- Current Hours worked: 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Hourly rate: $12.00/hr.
- Initial Days off: Wednesday-Thursday
- Position Location: Education Department - Animal Ambassador Team
A minimum of six months of animal care experience at an AZA facility and a four-year degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of progressive work experience is strongly preferred as well as prior show/educational experience. Must be available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule and must be able to meet all other requirements of the job.
This seasonal six-month assignment is a 40 hour per week position.
The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE.
COVID-19 proof of vaccination is required prior to start date. Additionally, we require a negative TB test within the last year and a DPT vaccination. This temporary keeper position pays $12.00/hour.