Husbandry Assistant (LTE) – NEW Zoo

Brown County, WI; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No benefits

Job summary

Brown County in Green Bay, WI, seeks staff for the NEW Zoo to perform animal husbandry-related tasks and maintain exhibits. This Limited Term Employment role involves preparing diets, monitoring feed inventories, and assisting with husbandry learning opportunities.

Hours are 1-3 days per week, including weekends. Expected qualifications include biology/zoology knowledge and a valid WI driver’s license; hunter safety certification or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of biology, zoology or animal husbandry.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Hunter Safety/Firearm Safety Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Able to learn husbandry techniques and animal handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares zoo diets for zoological specimens.
• Inspects and cleans food storage, preparation area and exhibits for safety.
• Maintains records and reports to manager on animal status.
• Performs general maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Assists in training and directing volunteers.
• Assists in enforcement of park ordinances and public safety.
• Performs related functions as assigned.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Zoology knowledge

Animal husbandry

Computer literacy (ZIMS/ISIS)

Education

Biology/Zoology coursework or related training

Tools

ZIMS

ISIS programs

Job description

Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : NEW Zoo, 4378 Reforestation Rd. Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Limited Term Employment
Job Number: 202600057
Department: Zoo
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

Cleans and sanitizes animal exhibits, prepares diets for a wide variety of species, monitors feed inventories, maintains clean and orderly kitchen, feed storage areas, and animal hospital facilities. This position will also provide opportunities for learning husbandry techniques and gaining animal handling experience.

This is an LTE position which means there are no benefits given with the role.

Hours available: 1-3 days per week, to include weekends.

Essential Duties

• Prepares zoo diets for zoological specimens.
• Inspects and cleans food storage, food preparation area, and animal exhibits to insure safe and sanitary conditions for both public and collection specimens.
• Maintains records and observations on collection and reports routinely to manager on status of individual animals.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance work on zoo grounds and facilities to include landscaping, cleaning, mowing, painting, and minor construction.
• Assists in training and direction of assigned volunteers.
• Assists in enforcement of park ordinances and public safety.
• Performs related functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

General knowledge of and/or course work in Biology, Zoology or Animal Husbandry; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Previous relevant experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License

Hunter Safety/Firearm Safety Certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimal working knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.
• Minimal working knowledge of animal husbandry.
• Minimal knowledge of horticultural and landscaping methods.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the require software (ZIMS, ISIS programs).

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to operate trucks and power equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to answer inquiries and complaints effectively with tact and courtesy.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to work with all species in the zoo collection.
• Ability to use a firearm and tranquilizer gun.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.
• Brown County is an E-Verify employer.

Limited Term Employees are not eligible for benefits.