Akron, OH · On-site
$13/hr
Description The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$13/hr
Description The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry ...
Complete animal transfer and transition documentation for the Registrar; assist in the coordination ... The Akron Zoo is poised for an exciting period of continued growth and development, with ...
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Complete animal transfer and transition documentation for the Registrar; assist in the coordination ... The Akron Zoo is poised for an exciting period of continued growth and development, with ...
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Akron, OH · On-site
$13/hr
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$13/hr
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$13/hr
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience ...
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Akron, OH · On-site
$13/hr
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience ...
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$13/hr
Temporary
Posted 4 days ago
8.4
Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
3rd of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos
Description
The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper for a six-month paid position, 40 hours per week. The goal of this position is to provide the opportunity to gain valuable husbandry experience within an AZA-accredited facility, as well as growth in depth of knowledge within specific taxa. We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a mature attitude, as well as a strong conservation ethic, in order to provide high standards of care for assigned areas. Candidates must have the ability to perform physical work (which includes but is not limited to climbing and walking on uneven terrain; entering and wading into pools; climbing hills, stairs and ladders; wearing PPE; lifting up to 50 lbs.; and working outside in all weather conditions, etc.).
The position will be assigned to the Hoofstock/Primate unit, and will require working and progressive knowledge of animal care and welfare for hoofstock and primates. The unit includes SSP species such as Yellow-Backed Duikers, Tufted Deer, White-Faced Saki, Cotton-Top Tamarin, Golden-lion Tamarins and White-Cheeked Gibbons.
Requirements
A four-year degree is strongly preferred; a minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent is required. Must be available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule and must be able to meet all other requirements of the job.
Position open until filled.
The Akron Zoo is an EOE and Drug Free Workplace.
Prior to start date, we require a negative TB test within the last year and a DPT vaccination. This temporary keeper position pays $13.00/hour.
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