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Seasonal Animal Keeper - Team Bird (2 Positions)

Cincinnati Zoo
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
3400 Vine Street (Show on map)
April 18, 2024
2 Seasonal Animal Keepers - Team Bird *Description:* These are 2 non-union seasonal animal keeper positions. Regular days off will be TBD based on the current team member schedules. Duration: Each position's hours are 25 hours/ week for a term of 10 months. Start dates are April and June. *Summary:* This position encompasses skilled professional and technical work in the routine daily care of assigned animals, enclosures, and related facilities of the bird department. Duties may include related tasks and/or unrelated duties as assigned. Clean animal displays, holding areas, service areas, public sections and grounds. Complete inspection of all enclosures to ensure the safety of the animals. Identify maintenance issues and correct or repair each as required, reporting non-correctable maintenance issues, including potential safety hazards, to a supervisor. Observe general animal health and behavior, on a daily basis, and report any abnormal circumstances to a supervisor. Maintain records of health, behavior, enrichment, operant conditioning and visitor engagement. Prepare and follow prescribed diets and feeding procedures. Perform operant conditioning and enrichment programs in assigned areas. Instruct new personnel in the proper methods of animal care consistent with approved policies and procedures. Assist in the training, supervision, evaluation of volunteers, interns, and vocational students, as needed. Assist animal health and curatorial staff with animal handling, capture, restraint, transport and medication administration. Develop and support visitor engagement programs. Interact with guests and Zoo staff in a professional and courteous manner. Make decisions consistent with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden policies and procedures when required. Perform daily duties in all sections of assigned department as required. Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisors. *Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and successful experience in animal husbandry, operant conditioning, and understanding of modern zoological practices, ideally pertaining to birds. Applicants preferably have some knowledge of bird husbandry, including feeding and nutrition, common bird diseases, capture and restraint, and knowledge of basic biology. Successful applicants will actively demonstrate the Zoo's core values and behaviors, as well as demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving processes, while applying good judgment, to deliver animal care and guest experiences that meet the highest standards. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (includes staff, interns, students, and volunteers) is important to possess within a successful applicant. Candidate must be comfortable with guest interactions and in delivering public presentations. *Working Conditions:* While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance and grasp objects. In addition, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; Must be able to lift & move 50 pounds without mechanical assistance; possess a valid driver's license (and insurable to drive a Zoo vehicle). Deadline to Apply: Ongoing until filled. To Apply: Please complete the following application We strive to be an organization that is diverse & reflects the fullness of society. With a strongly held value for an organizational culture characterized by inclusion & belonging, we are committed to equity in all we do. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our organization's diversity & who want to walk alongside us in our commitment to inclusion & equity.