Goat & Chicken Contact Attendant — Part-Time

Detroit Zoological Society; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Detroit Zoological Society is seeking a part-time, temporary team member to assist in the goat contact yard and chicken coop within the Discovery Trails area. You will work under general supervision and support zookeepers and volunteers to ensure safe animal interactions and guest experiences.

The role involves basic husbandry, cleaning, and supervising visitors, with potential for additional animal procedures and tasks.

Qualifications

• High School degree (or equivalent) with preference for college coursework in education or biological sciences.
• Experience in a contact animal situation preferred. Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining goat yard/chicken coop, including basic husbandry, maintenance and cleaning.
• Interacts with and supervises guests entering the goat contact area.
• Works closely with zookeepers and volunteers to ensure safety of animals and guests.
• Alerts zookeepers of animal behavioral changes or health concerns noticed by self or guests.
• May assist zookeepers with additional animal procedures and tasks.
• Performs various tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Guest interaction

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Detroit Zoological Society is seeking a part-time, temporary team member to assist in the goat contact yard and chicken coop within the Discovery Trails area. You will work under general supervision and support zookeepers and volunteers to ensure safe animal interactions and guest experiences.

The role involves basic husbandry, cleaning, and supervising visitors, with potential for additional animal procedures and tasks.