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About the Role
This position is responsible for animal husbandry, including training and enrichment, as well as maintenance of habitats, holdings, and public areas. The role involves providing positive leadership and promoting a positive work culture.
Responsibilities
- Monitor animal health and behavior, communicating changes to supervisors and veterinary staff.
- Oversee administration of medications.
- Complete daily records in Zoological Information Management Systems (ZIMS), in-house Quality of Life (QOLs) records, and Animal Welfare forms.
- Maintain advanced keeper duties, including animal care and guest interactions.
- Become familiar with AZA Animal Care husbandry standards, USDA, and OSHA standards.
- Participate in the improvement of area policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Coordinate and supervise activities of interns and volunteers.
- Communicate effectively with supervisory staff and co-workers, both written and orally.
- Participate in workshops, seminars, activities, and conferences for professional development.
- Undertake special projects, procedures, and goals set by animal department managers.
- Gain additional responsibilities above Keeper 1 or 2, potentially including program coordination or committee service.
- Monitor a single animal area, coordinating management with Animal Department Managers.
- Follow through with diet changes, facilitate area projects, delegate responsibility to keeper staff, and ensure USDA compliance.
- Be eligible for participation in SSP and studbook management (e.g., Institutional Representative roles) with management approval.
- Maintain an active role in the Utica Zoo emergency response team.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years animal care experience is required.
- Paid experience at an AZA accredited facility is preferred.
- Good communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for interacting with the public and willingness to give regular talks.
- Experience with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques is preferred.
- Strong written and oral skills.
- Demonstrate computer proficiency.
- Ability to use light power tools after suitable training.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid New York driver’s license within six months of employment.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must have the physical ability to perform strenuous work.
- Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. or more.
Skills
- Animal husbandry
- Training
- Enrichment
- Habitat maintenance
- Record keeping
- Guest interaction
- AZA Animal Care husbandry standards
- USDA standards
- OSHA standards
- Policy and procedure improvement
- Supervision of interns and volunteers
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Professional development
- Special project management
- Program coordination
- Studbook management
- Emergency response
Location
- Utica
Work Type
- Full-time
- Union
Experience Level
- 4 years animal care experience
Education Level
- Four-year degree in biology, psychology, or related field is preferred; sufficient relevant experience will be considered.
Salary/Compensations
- $17.95/hr.
About the Company
- The Utica Zoo provides equal employment opportunities to all current employees and all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, natural origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity
- The Utica Zoo provides equal employment opportunities to all current employees and all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, natural origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.