If you are a practiced animal care professional that has prior experience in maintaining and caring for a variety of amphibians and reptiles and developing and implementing enrichment activities, look no further––your next career is at the Indianapolis Zoo! We are currently searching to add a Deserts Keeper of Reptiles & Amphibians to our nest!
- The ideal candidate is committed to advancing the Zoo’s mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. Prior experience in an animal care profession, preferably a zoological setting, is required.
- Prior experience working with venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodilians, and desert reptiles is highly desirable.
- The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and appearance due to regular visitor contact, seasonal keeper chats, and media events.
- A vital role of this position is to participate in animal programming and interacting with guests on a regular basis.
- This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position that requires availability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- A team-oriented personality that is temperamentally suited to work with animals is a requirement to be a Deserts Keeper.
- Strong observational and communicative (both verbal and written) skills are a must.
- Position Requirements and Experience (Note–– there are strenuous physical requirements to this position including but not limited to):
- Minimum of one (1) year related work experience.
- Prior experience working with venomous and non-venomous snakes and/ or crocodilians is highly desired.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university in Life Sciences, Zoology or a related field is required.
- Ability to work outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions and temperatures.
- Ability to transport and move items, exerting at least 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium to perform various jobs.
- Ability to detect, assess, identify, and observe surroundings to make sound judgments, along with the ability to communicate verbally, and comprehend and decipher information accurately using a two-way radio and telephone.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that is insurable by our carrier.
- Interested candidates must apply online on the Indianapolis Zoo’s website.
- Interested candidates must include a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to be considered.
Perks
- Work for the wildest employer in Indianapolis! Some perks include: Medical (Health Savings Account with employer contribution included), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability paid through the Zoo for eligible employees; 403(b) Retirement Plan, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Immediate Paid Holidays, complimentary Zoo Membership, Reciprocal Benefits to other local institutions, and many, many more!!!
Salary
- $19.24/ hr.
