Education Keeper

Association Of Zoos & Aquariums; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Education Keeper to join its team. This permanent, full-time position involves developing and implementing educational programs, ensuring animal husbandry standards, and engaging with the public through tours and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for animals and education, along with strong interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to wildlife conservation and education, while enjoying benefits like health insurance and a free zoo membership. If you're motivated and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Free Membership with Reciprocal Zoo

40% Off in Restaurant and Gift Shop

Sick Leave and Paid Time Off

Vet and Vehicle Services at Cost

Free Animal Encounters

Employee Parties Throughout the Year

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in work relevant to animals preferred.
• Strong animal care and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the Education Department.
• Create curriculum for camps and classes, conduct guided tours.
• Monitor public safety and manage animal interactions.

Skills

Animal Husbandry

Public Speaking

Lesson Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Experience in Animal Care

Education Experience

Job description

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Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari boasts 600-acre safari with animals from around the world & a 4.5-mile drive-thru loop.

The Education Department is currently accepting applications for an Education Keeper with great people skills, a passion for animals and education, and an energetic, positive personality. The Education position directly assists the Education Supervisor in coordinating daily operations of the Education Department and is responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs including interpretation as well as the management of the department’s animal collection.

The EducationKeeper positionis responsible for the husbandry and well-being of all species allocated to the department. Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning enclosures, diet preparation, handling of all education animal collection, behavioral conditioning, daily enrichment, and medical care and admission of drugs under the direction of the Veterinarian team and Education Supervisor.

This position creates curriculum for camps and classes, runs day camps and homeschool programs, presents public outreach programs, conducts guided tours, overnight camps, and creates social media posts, flyers and posters. Other responsibilities include professional networking, public relations, and public speaking. The Educator will work with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department’s unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal keeping duties extending to all animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance functions and ensures that established husbandry standards are met.
• Handles education animal collection as trained.
• Suggests daily behavioral enrichment and training programs.
• Observes and communicates health, diet, animal behavior, and other husbandry needs of the department’s collection to the Education Director.
• Dispenses drugs and treatments prescribed by authorized Veterinarian.
• Assists in capture, restraint, and transport of animals in the department.
• In the absence of the Lead Educator and Education Supervisor, performs the duties of the supervisor in charge during emergency procedures in a Code as needed.
• Monitors the public ensuring the safety of visitors and animals.
• Remains current with new husbandry methodologies, techniques, and programs in order to transfer appropriate information and knowledge to zoo staff through meetings and keeper training programs.
• Assists supervisor in overseeing and training new staff in protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists the supervisor in updating and writing of new protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists supervisor in animal introductions.
• Participates in guest/public outreach programs, creates curriculum for camps and classes.
• Runs day camps as well as overnight camps.
• Conducts guided tours.
• Creates social media posts, flyers and posters.
• Works with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department's unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.
• Serves on special committees, for example, the Wildlife Safari Conservation Committee, or the Safety Committee, as assigned.
• Good physical health.Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.Ability to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outdoors and indoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana and annual tuberculosis tests.
• Candidate must agree to a background check
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a minimum 3-year history and clean driving record.
• Ability to remain a flexible, motivated, good communicator and dedicated team player.
• Requires strong animal care, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Prefer 1-year experience in work relevant to animals. 1-year experience as a formal or an informal educator or interpreter
• Health and dental benefits after 60 days
• Free membership with reciprocal zoo
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave and paid time off
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

Experience Required

animal husbandry, public speaking, and lesson planning

health, dental, supplemental insurance, 401(k), and more.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply by sending their cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Wildlife Safari
1790 Safari Road P.O. Box 1600
Winston, OR 97496
Phone: [phone]