Animal Keeper Night Team - Seasonal / Casual Temporary
About The Position
Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment is seeking candidates for an Animal Keeper position on the Night team. You will support a dynamic nighttime operation that takes place at both Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge . In this role you will work effectively in a team environment with a team of keepers and Zoological Managers. You will carry out the nightly care of the animal collection in accordance with established guidelines and conduct animal experiences for Guests in a variety of situations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of general husbandry, enrichment, and behavioral conditioning as it relates to the nightly management and research of a diverse collection of animals. This is a Casual Temporary / Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs. If selected for this salaried role, you will report to a team of Zoological Managers. Please note that this is a third shift, overnight position.
Requirements
- Five years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards -OR- Four years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards and at least 2 years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours) -OR- Three years paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards and at least 3 years of verifiable college course work (90 semester hours)
- Observation, evaluation and data collecting skills
- Experience applying operant conditioning techniques in the field
- Proven strong interpersonal and partnering skills
- Ability to work in a large team environment
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects (bales of bedding, feed bags, etc.)
- Demonstrates strong guest focus and promotes guest experiences
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with a variety of African species, including but not limited to, large and small ungulates, and experience with carnivores (tigers/lions)
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Zoology or related field of study preferred
Responsibilities
- Keepers are responsible for the nightly animal care and welfare. This includes husbandry, enrichment, and behavioral conditioning as it relates to the nightly management and research of assigned species
- Ensure the nightly routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs or abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers
- Maintain nightly records, collecting and logging information, and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system
- The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity
- Provide animal information and conservation messages through Guest and Cast interaction
- Keepers must work well in a large team environment
- Partner with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists
- Candidates will work a third shift schedule, with the start of shift at 6:00 pm, and ending at 5:00 am.
Benefits
- Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life.
- This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide.
- Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
