ZooKeeper (Seasonal)

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Zookeeper role maintains and enhances the welfare of the zoo animal population in accordance with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) advanced standards for professional animal care. The position is responsible for daily care of zoo animals, their enclosures, surroundings, and support facilities; reporting on assigned areas and specimens; public engagement and education; and animal conservation and research. Incumbents need a foundation in husbandry and training and a commitment to positive, collaborative team relationships.

Requirements

Be authorized to work in the United States.
Hold an active United States driver's license and be able to maintain it throughout employment.
If assigned as a night Keeper, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Have less than one year of experience in an animal-care internship or other work experience at an AZA or comparable professional setting.
Have basic knowledge of related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Obtain basic knowledge of Zoological Information Management Systems (ZIMS) within six months of hire.
Be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Psychology, Conservation, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care to maintain and enhance the welfare of the zoo animal population.
Prepare and present approved diets.
Observe, evaluate, record, and report animal activities, behavior, and physical condition, considering patterns and natural history.
Ensure the tidiness, hygiene, and maintenance of animal enclosures, service areas, and surroundings.
Collaborate with veterinary teams to promote animal health and nutrition.
Assist with medical procedures and administer approved medications and treatments as prescribed under supervision.
Assist in animal training and enrichment programs in alignment with established targets for species behavior and wellbeing.
Operate and maintain animal life-support systems and environmental controls.
Identify and report maintenance and pest-control needs.
Maintain daily records, including animal feeding habits, diets, breeding behavior, health status, physical conditions, enrichment, and training, in the Zoo Information Management System (ZIMS).
Proactively engage with volunteers and visitors to enhance their experience.
Conduct formal and informal public presentations about animal care, natural history, conservation, and research.
Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with maintenance, grounds, creative, and other zoo departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.