Animal Keeper (Birds and Savannah) - PT

Little Rock Zoo; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading zoo in Little Rock is looking for a dedicated Animal Keeper specializing in birds and savannah species. This part-time position involves ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the animals while caring for their needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma with some experience or relevant education. Successful candidates will need to be available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Sick Leave Accrual

Vacation Leave

Qualifications

• High school completion with 6 months of experience or 2 years in biology/zoology with internship.
• Valid Arkansas Class D Driver's License required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean environments for birds and other animals.
• Provide care and supervision to animals in the zoo.
• Assist in managing safety/security sensitive tasks.

Skills

Animal Care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education in Biology, Zoology, or Wildlife Biology

Job description

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Salary

$13.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Location

Little Rock, AR

Job Type

Part Time - Regular Position

Job Number

ZO-2025-06

Department

City of Little Rock Zoo

Division

Zoo Animal Management

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

7/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility?

No

On-Line Applications Only?

Yes

Department

Zoo

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions
  
  

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for animals at the Little Rock Zoo.

This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school and six (6) months of experience in the care of birds, carnivores, large and small hoof stock, primates, reptiles, or other exotic animals in a controlled environment, (based on departmental need)ORtwo (2) or more years of related education (biology, zoology, wildlife biology, etc.) with an internship in a zoo or sanctuary setting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirement

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at [phone] if they are having computer difficulties.
  
  

Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours). Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.

Regular Part-time Employees Who Were In Pay Status (vacation, Sick Leave, Or Actual Hours Worked) For At Least 1,500 Hours During The Year Shall Receive The Following Vacation Leave

Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year

10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year

01

Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the following areas?

• Zoology
• Biology
• Education
• Natural History
• Animal related degree
• No related degree, but I have completed related coursework
• No related education
  
  

03

Do you have experience in the care of exotic animals in a controlled setting?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

If yes, describe and include exactly how much experience for each animal species:

05

Do you have 3-6 months experience caring for the following:

• Great Apes/Primates
• Birds/Lorikeets
• Ambassador Animals
• Reptiles/Amphibians
• Hoofstock
• Domestic/Farm Animals
• Raptors
• Carnivores
• Do not have experience with any of the animals listed above
  
  

06

Indicate if you have an internship caring for any of the following species:

• Birds/Lorikeets
• Hoofstock
• Small Hoofstock
• Zebras
• Ostriches
• Do not have experience with any of the animals listed above
  
  

07

Indicate if you have at least 6 months of experience caring for any of the following species:

• Birds/Lorikeets
• Hoofstock
• Small Hoofstock
• Zebras
• Ostriches
• Do not have experience with any of the animals listed above
  
  

08

Duties

If yes to questions 6 or 7, please briefly describe your duties and include the Zoo or sanctuary name, if none put N/A:

09

How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Little Rock

Department City of Little Rock Zoo Address #1 Zoo Drive

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

Phone [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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