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Honolulu ZooAnimal Conservation

ZOO ANIMAL KEEPER I

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-5 years

Compensation

$5.5K - $5.5K per month

Posted

5d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Honolulu Zoo is seeking dedicated Zoo Animal Keepers to provide exceptional care and support for mammals, birds, and reptiles. This full-time permanent position involves performing routine duties related to the daily care, feeding, and maintenance of animal habitats within the zoological park.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking dedicated Zoo Animal Keepers to provide exceptional care and support for our mammals, birds and reptiles at the Honolulu Zoo. These full-time permanent positions are responsible for performing routine duties related to the daily care, feeding, and maintenance of animal habitats within the zoological park.

Experience Required

  • Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care of zoo animals.

  • Qualification for Zoo Animal Keeper I positions will depend on your work experience and the type(s) of zoo animals you have worked with.

  • To qualify for a specific specialty area, you must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care, propagation, and public display of zoo animals belonging to the specific area.

  • Please provide detailed information regarding the type of zoo animals you have experience caring for.

Special Work Requirements

  • The Honolulu Zoo is a 7-days-a-week operation (Sunday through Saturday).

  • Hours may vary based on operational needs.

  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • May be assigned to work different areas.

Benefits

  • Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)

  • Comprehensive health coverage

  • Retirement plan

  • Career development

Updated 5d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Conservation • 1+ yrs
Habitat Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Animal Feeding • 1+ yrs
Animal Propagation • 1+ yrs
Public Display • 1+ yrs
Observation • 1+ yrs
Work Ethic • 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

$5.5K - $5.5K per month

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodMonthly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Honolulu Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

The Honolulu Zoo is an AZA accredited zoo dedicated to conservation and inspiring care for our living world. Our mission: "To inspire mālama honua, caring for our living world.

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ZOO ANIMAL KEEPER I

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesFull Time