Zoo Jobs: Experienced Animal Keeper

Experienced Animal Keeper

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park

The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (AWCP) Gibraltar has a vacancy for an experienced animal keeper to join our small team.

An exciting opportunity to help the park to achieve its objectives: Excellent husbandry standards, partaking in conservation projects relevant to our collection and to provide excellent conservation education.

Keepers are required to be involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes across all sections of the park. Experience with enclosure furnishing and maintenance would be a distinct advantage. Keepers will also be encouraged to take on other important roles within the park.

The successful applicant must have previous experience employed within a zoo environment for at least 2 years.

The applicant must have excellent communication skills and able to communicate well with visitors and staff. In a small team attitude is everything, we are looking for a team player with an ability to work with a range of people from different backgrounds. Reception duties and educational talks and tours are also a requirement. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, personable and also have the ability to work independently.

Position requirements:

• Full time; Permanent position

• Reports to; Senior keeper & Manager

• Hours; 37 hrs/wk, 9am-5pm. Includes weekend and Bank Holiday work on a rotated basis. Due to a small staff base, flexibility is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc.

• Undertake and record animal observations. ZIMS or ARKS experience would be desirable.

• Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of; keeper talks, experiences, tours and education and charity events.

• Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management

• Other duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: First Aider, supervising volunteer schedules and tasks, pruning, gardening and general cleaning in order to maintain high standards.

Applicant Requirements:

• An animal science related qualification

• 2 years experience in a zoological collection preferable

• Excellent communication skills

• Adaptable for a flexible rota

• Physically fit for the demands of this role

• Full driving licence

If you would like the opportunity to join our expanding and proactive team please send your CV and cover letter to: info@awcp.gi

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