Intern - Animal Keeper

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

The Animal Keeper Intern position at City of Manhattan, Kansas provides hands-on experience in daily animal care, including feeding, cleaning habitats, and assisting with exhibits. You may also help with public talks and visitor questions during park hours.

This seasonal, non-exempt role requires at least a high school diploma, being 18 or older, and a valid driver’s license. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour with college course credit options available, and the closing date is open until filled.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with animal care is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be provided or required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• TB test may be required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general labor duties related to the care of multi-class and multi-genera animals, including diet preparation and feeding.
• Lifts hay bales, grain sacks and other equipment as needed.
• Perform ground maintenance in animal areas and around the zoo.
• Operate tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintain records and logs using devices like computers or tablets.
• Communicate orally and in writing, including via telephone and radios.

Skills

Animal care experience

Valid Driver’s license

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $12.00/hour, and College Course Credit

Closing Date: Open until filled; may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable

Must be 18 years or older

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $12.00/hour, and College Course Credit

Closing Date: Open until filled; may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable

Must be 18 years or older

Job Summary

The Animal Keeper Intern will be responsible for assisting Animal Keepers with routine husbandry tasks to provide day-to-day care of a wide variety of multi-class and multi-genera animals. Cleans and maintains animal, service, and public areas of the park. May interact with the public by giving public talks and answering questions.

Job Duties

• Assists with general labor duties related to the care of multi-class and multi-genera animals, including diet preparation, animal feeding, cleaning exhibits, maintaining service and public areas.
• Lifts hay bales, grain sacks and other equipment as needed.
• Performs ground maintenance in animal areas and around the zoo.
• Uses and wears applicable personal protective equipment required in hazardous environments and emergency situations.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment including weed eater, saws, basic hand tools and basic power tools.
• Operates a vehicle, such as dump trucks and motorized carts as needed.
• Maintains records, maintenance logs, and activity records via the use of mobile and stationary electronic devices such as computers, tablets, etc.
• Communicates orally and in writing, including using the telephone and two-way radio.
• Represents the City of Manhattan professionally and courteously with the public and other City employees.
• Assists supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department.
• Comprehends and learns standardized work procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a TB test.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Six (6) months experience in domestic or exotic animal care.
• One (1) year of college education, or fifteen (15) hours of college credit in an animal/wildlife, environmental/conservation, natural resources, education, psychology, or sociology related courses. - Some training may be provided.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Can be provided through Parks & Recreation).

Other Information

• This is not a KPERS covered position.
• Shift, Workdays, and Hours Varies

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.