Orangutan Keeper position - Woodland Park Zoo

Orangutan Keeper position - Woodland Park Zoo

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - ZOO KEEPER

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic animal management team at Woodland Park Zoo! Applications are now being accepted for Zoo Keeper in the Animal Management Department. There is one full-time position with benefits to be filled at this time. The pay rate is $21.16

SUMMARY
The Zoo Keeper is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of animal care operations within specific assigned areas of the zoo. Weekend, evening, and holiday work may also be required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences field from an accredited four-year college or university; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Demonstrated experience working with orangutans is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY
Please see complete job announcements for specific positions, and application directions provided on the main “Jobs” page of the Woodland Park Zoo web site: http://www.zoo.org/

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Application Deadline: August 16, 2009

The Zoo Is A Great Place To Work!
Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

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