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Rosamond Gifford Zoo•Zoo

Full-Time Keeper Assistant - Hoofstock & Carnivores

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

3d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Keeper Assistant will support the Hoofstock & Carnivore Departments at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, assisting senior animal keepers with daily animal care, husbandry, and exhibit maintenance. Responsibilities include diet preparation, implementing enrichment, and monitoring animal health and behavior.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in a Keeper Assistant position in the Hoofstock & Carnivore Departments. Prior experience in an AZA accredited zoological institution is required as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field.

Qualified individuals will be expected to assist in the care of the animal collection under the supervision of senior animal keepers and department managers. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Husbandry - including cleaning, scrubbing/disinfecting enclosures

  • Implementing approved enrichment

  • Notifying senior animal keepers and department manager of any inconsistencies in the health or behavior of animals in the zoo’s collection

  • Diet preparation

  • Assisting in ZIMS data entry

  • Horticulture and maintenance of exhibits and zoo grounds

Individuals applying for a position must possess the following:

  • Working knowledge of animal care and feeding practices

  • Working knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for buildings and grounds

  • Ability to understand and recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior, indicators of stress, social dominance, reproductive behavior, territoriality, etc.

  • Ability to interface with coworkers and zoo visitors

  • Public speaking skills

  • Ability to cope with the physical demands of the profession (i.e. must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outside in all seasons/weather, stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.)

Applicants must possess a valid driver license. Housing and benefits are not provided.

Updated 3d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Enrichment • 1+ yrs
ZIMS • 1+ yrs
Horticulture • 1+ yrs
Animal Behavior • 1+ yrs
Public Speaking • 1+ yrs
Physical Stamina • 1+ yrs

Experience

1+ years

Certifications

Driver License • Required

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 locationSyracuse, New York, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 9/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is an AZA accredited zoological institution dedicated to animal care and conservation.

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Full-Time Keeper Assistant - Hoofstock & Carnivores

Syracuse, New York, United States • Full Time