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Lemur Conservation FoundationConservation

Lemur Keeper

Location

Myakka City, Florida, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-5 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Lemur Keeper performs daily husbandry tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and medical care for the lemur collection. This role involves animal training, enrichment, maintaining enclosures, and assisting with medical treatments and research, while also leading tours and supporting special events.

The lemur keeper performs routine husbandry tasks to provide for the daily feeding, cleaning and medical care of the collection including medicating, training, and enriching the facility’s lemur population. The keeper maintains cleanliness and condition of animal enclosures in addition to modifying and installing new species-appropriate features in exhibits. The lemur keeper is responsible for assisting with routine and emergency medical treatment for lemurs including physical exams, administration of medications and contraceptives, fecal collection, monitoring of reproductive cycles, weighing animals, and capture and restraint.


The lemur keeper must observe, report, and record signs of illness and/or behavioral concerns through observation of physical condition and behavior of the lemur collection.


The lemur keeper prepares and distributes nutritionally appropriate and balanced diets and maintains cleanliness of animal quarters and assigned areas. The ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.


The lemur keeper will be responsible for regularly training animals using operant conditioning and positive reinforcement and providing enrichment in accordance with the expectations of the LCF behavioral management program.


The selected candidate must be able to communicate in a professional manner with a variety of personalities to foster a positive and productive work atmosphere, as well as thrive in a team environment. The lemur keeper will be expected to lead private tours for donors, assist with special events, and support and facilitate research occurring on the reserve.


The lemur keeper must perform other related duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the curator.


Experience Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

  • At least one year of related experience (primates preferred)

  • Must be in good physical condition (able to lift 50 lbs., walk several miles, stand for long periods of time)

  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, work in extreme temperatures, and work in forested areas with uneven terrain.

  • Lemur keepers work 40 hrs/week including holidays and weekends.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Operant Conditioning • 1+ yrs
Positive Reinforcement • 1+ yrs
Observation • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Medical Treatment Assistance • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMyakka City, Florida, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Lemur Conservation Foundation

Team size

Growing team

Location

Myakka City, Florida, United States

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is an AZA related facility that houses 50+ lemurs on 130 acres in Myakka City Florida. LCF is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the primates of Madagascar through managed breeding, scientific research, education, and art.

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Lemur Keeper

Myakka City, Florida, United StatesFull Time