Zookeeper - Animals of the Night (Full Time)

Memphis Zoo • Memphis, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animals of the Night Keeper is a full-time zookeeper position in our reserve
light cycle small mammal house. Multiple species of nocturnal small mammal
reside in the exhibit and include aardvarks, agoutis, armadillos (three-banded,
six-banded, and nine-banded), bats (bulldog bat, Egyptian Rousettus bat, Seba’s
short-tailed bat, and vampire bat), binturong, bushbabies, genets, ringtail
cats, kinkajous, pygmy slow lorises, naked mole rats, pottos, pouched rats,
tamandua, and two-toed sloths. Keepers are responsible for daily husbandry,
observations, enrichment, and training of the animals in the Animals of the
Night exhibit.

The ideal candidate would be proficient in all aspects of zoo animal care
including husbandry, enrichment, training, exhibit maintenance, record keeping,
keeper chats, and conservation. Experience with power tools and exhibit design
is preferred. Candidates for this position should be detail-oriented,
self-motivated, hard-working, positive, dependable, who can work independently,
but also thrive in a team setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology or a related field.
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency.
• Proficient in MS Office, current technology and applications for communication, research and record keeping.
• Records and Reports Creation and Management.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Flexibility.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• 18 years or older.
• Clear background check.
• Clear drug screening.
• Clear TB screening.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with animal care and operant conditioning in a zoological setting.
• Previous experience with perching and exhibit design.
• Experience with power tools and exhibit design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides best available practices in daily animal care, husbandry, enrichment, and training.
• Guest engagement: Facilitates formal and informal public presentations to engage guests and provide a positive guest experience.
• Actively observes animals’ behavior, checking for any signs of illness or disorder; reports irregularities and abnormal behavior to supervisor; works with vet staff to address medical needs.
• Prepares and administers appropriate daily diets and maintain accurate records of assigned animals.
• Appropriately cleans and disinfects assigned animal enclosures/habitats according to written protocols and ensures a sanitary and safe environment.
• Performs exhibit maintenance, including concrete work and periodic updates to exhibit perching and hides.
• Exercise good judgement when making decisions that affect our collection.
• Assists hospital staff in all aspects of animal treatment within the assigned section.
• May incorporate modern behavioral husbandry techniques such as operant conditioning and environmental enrichment into animal care.

Benefits

• The Memphis Zoo has a comprehensive benefits and employee perks package.
• Please see our Memphis Zoo Careers [https://www.memphiszoo.org/careers] page for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees