Title
Animal Keeper I
Organization
Conservators' Center, Inc.
Description
The Animal Park at the Conservators Center—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife park with a carnivore-based collection, including big cats, wolves, and small cats—is seeking an Animal Keeper. The Animal Keeper is part of a team responsible for performing all the operations associated with the husbandry of the animals on site. This is an all-weather outdoor position for an adventurous personality with a special interest in carnivores.
Qualifications
Below are highlights of requirements. Please see our website for full details.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
● Two years of experience working with exotic or wild animals as a staff member/employee, and ability to work with potentially dangerous animals
● Experience with simple construction and maintenance
● Experience with operant conditioning and with developing and completing an animal training project
● Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
● Public speaking and educational presentation skills
● Capacity to learn new skills and complex tasks quickly and thoroughly
● High adaptability and flexibility on the job
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
● Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Animal Science, Biology, or related field (comparable work experience considered)
● Basic skills with Microsoft Office software applications
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & REGISTRATION:
● Valid driver’s license
● COVID-19 vaccination required; booster vaccines may be required
● Pre-exposure vaccination for rabies will be required after a training period
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
● Two years of experience working with exotic or wild animals as a staff member/employee, and ability to work with potentially dangerous animals
● Experience with simple construction and maintenance
● Experience with operant conditioning and with developing and completing an animal training project
● Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
● Public speaking and educational presentation skills
● Capacity to learn new skills and complex tasks quickly and thoroughly
● High adaptability and flexibility on the job
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
● Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Animal Science, Biology, or related field (comparable work experience considered)
● Basic skills with Microsoft Office software applications
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & REGISTRATION:
● Valid driver’s license
● COVID-19 vaccination required; booster vaccines may be required
● Pre-exposure vaccination for rabies will be required after a training period
Salary
$11/hr for fully qualified individuals
Job Type
Full Time Entry Level
Location
Burlington, North Carolina
United States
Posted on
2022-09-28
Expires on
2022-11-26
Desired Start Date
Not provided
How to Apply
We are currently accepting full-time employment applications. For additional information, please visit our website at https://www.animalparknc.org. All resumes, references and questions can be emailed to: applications@animalparknc.org. Please list the job title in the subject line, and attach your resume/CV and at least two relevant references. The selection process will include traditional interviews that may take place over the phone for individuals who are not local.