Ambassador Keeper

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Wildlife Safari

The park opened in 1972 and is the only drive thru animal park in the state of Oregon. Wildlife Safari features over 550 animals representing their wild counterparts from all around the globe, making Wildlife Safari a true intersection of human and nature nestled into the picturesque hills of Southern Oregon. There is also a Walkabout Village for guests to meets many animals for free, with a gift shop, restaurant, train rides, and Barnyard.

Ambassador Keeper

Position Overview

The Education Department is currently accepting applications for an Ambassador Keeper with great people skills, a passion for animals, and an energetic, positive personality. The position directly assists the Education Supervisor in coordinating daily operations of the Education Department and is responsible for the development and implementation of outreaches, onsite presentations, and other seasonal programming.

The Ambassador Keeper position is responsible for the husbandry and well-being of all species allocated to the department. Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning enclosures, diet preparation, handling of all education animal collection, behavioral conditioning, daily enrichment, and medical care and admission of drugs under the direction of the Veterinarian team and Education Supervisor. Some species of Education animals include: prairie dogs, snakes, rabbits, insects, and ferrets.

Other responsibilities include professional networking, public relations, and public speaking. The Ambassador Keeper will work with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department's unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal keeping duties extending to all animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance functions and ensures that established husbandry standards are met.
• Handles education animal collection as trained.
• Conducts onsite presentations, offsite outreach presentations, and guided tours.
• Suggests daily behavioral enrichment and training programs.
• Observes and communicates health, diet, animal behavior, and other husbandry needs of the department's collection to the Education Supervisor.
• Dispenses drugs and treatments prescribed by authorized Veterinarian.
• Assists in capture, restraint, and transport of animals in the department.
• In the absence of the Education Lead and Education Supervisor, performs the duties of the supervisor in charge during emergency procedures in a Code as needed.
• Monitors the public ensuring the safety of visitors and animals.
• Remains current with new husbandry methodologies, techniques, and programs in order to transfer appropriate information and knowledge to staff through meetings and keeper training programs.
• Assists supervisor in overseeing and training new staff in protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists the supervisor in updating and writing of new protocols and safety procedures.
• Assists supervisor in animal introductions.
• Works with the Education team to market and enhance the Education Department''s unique programs as well as help with their evaluation.
• Serves on special committees, for example, the Wildlife Safari Conservation Committee, or the Safety Committee, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good physical health. Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces. Ability to lift up to 50 (fifty) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana and annual tuberculosis tests.
• Candidate must agree to a background check
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with a minimum 3-year history and clean driving record.
• Ability to remain a flexible, motivated, good communicator and dedicated team player.
• Requires strong animal care, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Prefer 1-year experience in work relevant to animals. 1-year experience in public speaking.

Benefits

• Health insurance following 60 days, Wildlife Safari pays 75% of cost
• Dental benefits following 60 days
• Supplemental insurance following 60 days
• Free membership with reciprocal zoo admission
• 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Sick leave and paid time off
• Vet and vehicle services at cost
• Free animal encounters
• Employee parties throughout the year

This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.

Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

Perks

Wildlife Safari offers health insurance, dental, 401(k) with match up to 3%, supplemental insurance, paid time off, and vet and vehicle services at cost.

Salary

$15.50 an hour, full time

How to Apply

Candidates can apply by sending their cover letter and resume to hr@wildlifesafari.net.

Wildlife Safari

1790 Safari Road P.O. Box 1600

Winston, OR 97496

Phone: 541.679.6761

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