Animal Keeper

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  Works days and hours assigned by the Animal Curator; changes based on season. Requires late shifts until closing (8pm) during summer operating hours, as well as possible overnights during calving season.


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  Provides water and food for animals and cleans exhibits in assigned area. Makes daily animal observations  and reports any abnormal behavior or health concerns, exhibit security, and/or safety concerns to the on-duty supervisor immediately.


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  Diet preparation and distribution following prescribed diet and feeding procedures. Records diet consumption daily and notifies supervisor of feeding behavior changes.


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  Recommends improvements in animal care procedures and schedules, exhibit upkeep and employee and visitor safety.


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  Carries out prescribed veterinary treatments as assigned by the contracted veterinary staff and Animal Care management. Assists in capture and crating/uncrating of animals.


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  Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of walkways, zoo grounds and facilities as assigned. Reports repairs that are needed and checks and maintains equipment used.


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  Acts as a liaison to the public by courteously answering questions and respectfully enforcing visitor expectations.


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  Presents educational programs and tours when assigned.


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  Research and preparation of information regarding zoo specimens for discussion with the public and other professionals.


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  Represents the AWCC animal care department in a positive way during any filming operations the AWCC management decides to partake in; helping to promote the facility in a positive light and garner public support.


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  Reports all departmental personnel concerns directly and immediately to the Animal Curator.


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  Carries out the responsibilities of the position in a professional and appropriate manner.


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  Other duties as assigned.

Additional benefits available for Full Time/Year-Round employees include health care premium paid in-full by the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center as well as 2-weeks paid time off plus twelve paid holidays, including the employee's birthday! After one year of service, the ability to receive up to a 5% match on the employee's 403-b retirement plan.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, concise resume, and 3 professional references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send any questions regarding the position to [email protected]