Zoo Diet & Inventory Specialist

PEORIA PARK DISTRICT; Keller (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted recreation classes

Free admission to select Park District

Job summary

The Peoria Park District seeks a Commissary Keeper to support the animal care team under the Curator of Animals. You will prepare, store, and stock animal diets and supplies, assist with procurement, and maintain diet freezers and refrigerators to AZA/USDA standards.

You will perform quality checks, track inventories, and maintain diet files while coordinating with maintenance for safety and compliance. Physical duties include lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; experience may substitute for education.
• One year of experience in care/maintenance of wild and/or domestic animals preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, and stock animal diets and supplies; handle purchase orders.
• Assist in procurement of animal diets from approved vendors; manage diet freezers/refrigerators per standards.
• Perform quality assurance checks, monitor product freshness, check stock expiration dates.
• Maintain diet files/databases and inventories; communicate maintenance needs for safety.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Keyboard

Phone

Fax machine

Job description

The Peoria Park District seeks a Commissary Keeper to support the animal care team under the Curator of Animals. You will prepare, store, and stock animal diets and supplies, assist with procurement, and maintain diet freezers and refrigerators to AZA/USDA standards.

You will perform quality checks, track inventories, and maintain diet files while coordinating with maintenance for safety and compliance. Physical duties include lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional outdoor work.