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Invertebrate Keeper 

About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit born from a deep desire to show gratitude to the community. We celebrate the power of curiosity, science, and the arts to help lift the children of Utah through the power of STEM. Our mission is to bring to life the joy of learning and wonders of the natural world through world-class experiences that engage, delight, and inspire. We strive to make everyone feel welcome and valued as they visit our community-owned complex of gardens, museums, and farms.

If you're looking for a fun, dynamic workplace where you can inspire and be inspired, come join the Thanksgiving Point family!  
Description

Invertebrate Keeper

Wage: $15.00 per hour

Shift: Part Time- Daytime shifts, rotating Sundays required

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, interactive, inspiring, mission driven workplace?  Do you want to help our guests connect with the natural world and understand the relationships that exist between humans and invertebrates and the impacts that each has on the other?  Then we would love you on our team! *Please submit a cover letter with your resume that covers your enthusiastic about bugs, animal care, scientific exploration, and sharing your passion with others*

Responsibilities:

  • Performs day-to-day care (diet prep, cleaning terrariums, replacing substrate, sanitation of deceased animals, maintaining a clean husbandry lab, record keeping etc) required for invertebrates, animals, enclosures, exhibits, shipments, and containment areas
  • Provides guidance, training, inspiration and a welcoming atmosphere for guests, volunteers, interns, and coworkers
  • Facilitates and participates in guest interactions through daily keeper talks, lab tours, and special events
  • Ensures that the operations of the entomology lab and exhibits run efficiently, USDA/APHIS regulations and other standard operating procedures are followed
  • Maintains “good show” in the butterfly conservatory, lab space, exhibits, and receiving areas
  • Collaborates with Managers to handle assigned Point Taxa, including conducting research, trialing new husbandry techniques, and strengthening the Biosphere’s capacity to become a world-class, zoo-based, conservation organization
  • Assists with all record keeping (censusing of animals, recording feeding, births, deaths, etc.)
  • Collects substrates and browse from outside sources
  • Upholds Thanksgiving Point’s Mission, Values and Policies
  • Completes other tasks as assigned by Thanksgiving Point’s Containment Director/Chief Entomologist

Requirements:

  • Strong collaboration skills and works successfully as part of a team
  • Adept at both verbal and written communication
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
  • Willing to enthusiastically interact with guests of all ages
  • Physical mobility including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods of time, bending and reaching, and working in hot and humid environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or related field is preferred, and a desire to learn about entomology and invert husbandry.
  • Preference for a year’s experience caring for animals, preferably invertebrates, in a professional setting
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and standard business software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Must pass a background check
 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.

If you have questions about accommodations, please reach out to hr@thanksgivingpoint.org.  
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Position Invertebrate Keeper (PT)  
Shift Days  
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Category Guest Services  
Location Thanksgiving Point  
Number of Openings 2  
Number Filled 1  

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