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ZAZoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta•Zoo

Seasonal Keeper

Hoofstock

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Contract

Experience

1-3 years

Compensation

$16 - $17 per hour

Posted

11h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Seasonal Keepers are responsible for animal husbandry, including training and enrichment, and the maintenance of habitats, holding, and public areas within the assigned department. This role focuses on Hoofstock and involves monitoring animal health, supporting conservation efforts, and interacting with guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Monitor health and behavior of the animal collection and communicate changes to supervisor and veterinary staff. Oversee administration of medications as applicable.

  • Maintain a high-performance level of general keeper duties including excellent animal care and guest interactions.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to form and maintain positive relationships within the work environment.

  • Actively support and implement area policies, procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for the collection and the safety of staff and guests with the willingness to provide constructive feedback.

  • Support and participate in collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including, but not limited to, training, enrichment, research, and education.

  • Actively foster constructive attitudes and positively participate in a team environment.

  • Support Zoo Atlanta and its departments which include marketing, education, veterinary services, facilities and external department initiatives.

  • Communicates effectively with supervisory staff and co-workers, both written and orally.

  • Must be willing to fully support Zoo Atlanta’s strategic plan, mission and values, and work with all zoo staff to support these plans.

  • Support Zoo Atlanta’s conservation and research initiatives.

  • Must be dependable and willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

  • Prior related exotic animal care experience is preferred. Paid experience at an AZA accredited facility is greatly preferred.

  • Good communication skills, an enthusiasm for interacting with the public and a willingness to give regular talks to guests, special groups, etc.

  • Must have strong written and oral skills.

  • Demonstrate computer proficiency to complete the functions of this position.

  • Demonstrate the ability to use light power tools after suitable training.

Education:

  • Four-year degree in biology, psychology, or related field is preferred; sufficient relevant experience will be considered.

Driving Requirements:

  • Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and have the physical ability to perform strenuous work.

  • Must be able to lift and move 50-pound bags of feed and bales of hay on a routine basis.

Updated 11h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Animal Training • 1+ yrs
Animal Enrichment • 1+ yrs
Animal Health Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Interpersonal Skills • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Computer Proficiency • 1+ yrs
Light Power Tools Operation • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-3 years

Certifications

Georgia Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Contract

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$16 - $17 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

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

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Zoo Atlanta

Team size

Growing team

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Zoo Atlanta’s Hoofstock Department currently houses reticulated giraffes, plains zebra, ostrich, warthog, and southern white rhino. For more information about Zoo Atlanta’s animal, conservation, and research programs visit www.zooatlanta.org.

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Seasonal Keeper

Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Contract