Seasonal Keeper I - Ambassador Animals

Job Title: Seasonal Keeper I

Department: Ambassador Animals

Reports to: Lead Keepers and Curatorial Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose: Animal keepers are responsible for animal husbandry, including training and enrichment. Additionally, animal keepers are responsible for maintenance of habitats, holdings, and public areas as assigned. The Seasonal Keeper will report to the area managers. For more information about our animal, conservation, and research programs visit www.zooatlanta.org. This is an entry level position. Seasonal keepers spend time working with the public in our contact yard and/or behind the scenes providing show support as needed. We are looking to hire three positions for 2025 and you must be available for the duration of at least 1 of the three positions:

March 31st – Aug 31st

May 5th-Nov 12th

June 2nd – Sept 2nd

Essential Duties, Skills and Responsibilities:

• Effectively monitor health and behavior of the animal collection and communicate changes to supervisor and veterinary staff.
• Provide daily husbandry in ambassador animal areas as needed.
• Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and education.
• 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.
• Maintain a high-performance level of general keeper duties including excellent animal care and guest interactions including scheduled on-ground talks.
• Use strong interpersonal skills to form and maintain positive relationships within the work environment.
• Positively promote and foster work that improves department function and productivity.
• Work with interns and volunteers.
• Must be willing to fully support Zoo Atlanta’s strategic plan, mission and values, and work with all zoo staff to support these plans.
• Responsible for special projects, procedures, and goals set forth by the area managers.
• Support Zoo Atlanta’s conservation and research initiatives.
• Must be dependable and willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
• Provide positive experiences while interacting with zoo guests including adults and children of all ages.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Prior related animal care experience is preferred.
• Communicates effectively with supervisory staff and co-workers both written and orally.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency to complete the functions of this position.
• Must be able to use light power tools after suitable training.

Education:

• High School Diploma required. In pursuit of, or in possession of, a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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.
• Applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs on occasion

MISC: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Zoo Atlanta is an EOE and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment