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Seasonal Animal Care Professional, Elephants
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Contract
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
$12 - $12 per hour
Posted
7h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Seasonal Animal Care Professional in the Elephants department performs daily animal husbandry, supports the health and wellbeing of the Zoo’s African elephants, and engages with guests. This role involves monitoring behavior, maintaining habitats, preparing diets, providing enrichment, and maintaining accurate records to ensure safe and high-quality animal care operations.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Seasonal Animal Care Professional in the Elephants department is responsible for performing daily animal husbandry and supporting the health and wellbeing of the Zoo’s bachelor herd of African elephants, including monitoring behavior, maintaining habitats, preparing diets, providing enrichment, maintaining accurate records, and engaging with guests through informal and formal interactions. This role contributes to safe, consistent, and high-quality animal care operations within the Elephant Department.
All employees serve as ambassadors of the Zoo and are expected to act in a professional manner consistent with the Zoo’s mission and its core values of Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Inclusion. This expectation applies when interacting with the public or when reasonably perceived as representing the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs daily animal husbandry duties, including cleaning and maintaining elephant habitats and holding areas, preparing and distributing diets, and providing environmental enrichment.
Observes, documents, and communicates animal behavior, health, and wellbeing concerns to the Elephant Zoological Manager and department team.
Supports elephant training and care activities using approved techniques and established departmental protocols, as appropriate to training and experience.
Maintains accurate and timely animal care records using established departmental recordkeeping systems.
Demonstrates an understanding of elephant biology, behavior, and husbandry practices while adapting to changing animal care and operational needs.
Communicates effectively with team members, prioritizes assigned responsibilities, and collaborates to ensure daily departmental tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
Maintains a high level of safety awareness while working around elephants, equipment, and animal habitats, following all established safety procedures and departmental guidelines.
Supports a respectful, safe, and welcoming work environment while engaging professionally with Zoo guests as appropriate.
Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and applicable departmental guidelines.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience in animal care is preferred, which may include volunteer, internship, or paid roles in a zoo, aquarium, or similar setting.
Skills, Knowledge, and Desired Qualities
Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Communicates clearly and respectfully in both written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively with others, and participates in guest engagement opportunities, including presentations.
Maintains attention to detail and proficiency with standard computer systems and demonstrates initiative and an interest in supporting conservation-focused work.
Other Requirements
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to complete training and certification as a condition of the role.
May be required to operate Zoo-owned vehicles (including golf carts), powered equipment, and/or ride or attraction systems. In such cases, must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with Zoo policy.
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Birmingham Zoo
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Growing team
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Birmingham Zoo Inc. (BZI) is a nonprofit, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Zoo and regional tourist attraction serving the greater Birmingham community and beyond. We advance wildlife conservation through responsible animal care, education, and local and global conservation efforts in support of our mission, Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World.
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Seasonal Animal Care Professional, Elephants
Birmingham, Alabama, United States • Contract