Share Email Opening Title Keeper II - Interpretive Animal Collection (IAC)  Description The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Interpretive Animal Collection department seeks an energetic and collaborative Keeper to join their talented team! The Keeper II will be responsible for the daily care of approximately 64 animals representing 32 species of reptiles, birds, smaller mammals and invertebrates. Animal care will include enclosure cleaning and other husbandry duties, diet preparation and feeding, administering medications when needed, record keeping, creating and providing differing enrichment, and animal training. IAC Keeper IIs conduct a theater presentation multiple days per week, so the ability to deliver an entertaining/educating program in front of a large audience is highly desirable. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in a related field (preferably paid) at an AZA-accredited facility is desirable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and public speaking skills as well as a background in captive wild animal care. Experience working with volunteers and docents is a plus. Knowledge of operant conditioning and in the natural history of Sonoran Desert region is highly desirable. The person must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be available to work weekends and holidays, in addition to occasional evenings/nights as required to meet ASDM's operational needs. Satisfactory driving record and valid Arizona Driver's License (or ability to obtain) required. Please note: Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Be prepared to include contact information for two professional references while completing your job questionnaire. If offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and provide the equivalent of a satisfactory 3-year Driver's History Record as a final condition of employment. _______________________ Job Description Job Title: Keeper II Department: Interpretive Animal Collection (IAC) Reports To: Curator of Animal Experiences FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit Position Compensation: Initial Step is $16.25 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, employer-funded health reimbursement account, life and LTD insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, complimentary membership and guest passes, paid holidays, personal business time, sick leave, and vacation. Position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Summary Ensures animal welfare and institutional support by performing the duties below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties will be assigned Prepares food for charges by chopping or grinding meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; mixing prepared, dry, or liquid commercial feeds, or unbaling forage grasses per department practices and protocols Cleans and fills water containers and places food in enclosures per department practices and protocols Adds vitamins, medications or supplements to food or water as prescribed by ASDM's Veterinarian Observes animals to detect illnesses or injuries and notifies Curator or ASDM's Veterinarians of findings. Will promptly notify Curator or veterinary team of issues and concerns Assists ASDM's Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries Will perform injection of prescribed medications after appropriate training from ASDM veterinary staff or Vet Technician Cleans and disinfects animals' quarters per department practices and protocols Will assist with developing desired animal behaviors per department practices and protocols Will be involved in the training of co-workers Will be involved with the training, management and certification of volunteers Under curatorial direction, transfers Collection animals from one location or enclosure to another for purposes such as rearrangement of exhibits, veterinary needs, or programs Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified per department practices and protocols Answers visitor questions concerning animal habits, conservation, or museum operations Participates in educational activities as required, (i.e., Docent classes, ADC, Art Institute, media) May be responsible for training volunteers, Docents and Education staff on how to work with interpretive animals Assists other collection departments, maintenance, and exhibits staff when required May assist in the collection of specimens and exhibit materials per ASDM guidelines Will provide and create approved environmental enrichment, following AZA guidelines and per department practices and protocols Will participate in formal presentations at ASDM or off-site, (i.e., Keeper talks, theater programs, behind-the-scenes tours) Will complete online annual training as required. Supervisory Responsibilities There are no staff supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. However, this position may supervise and/or provide direction to volunteers assisting with Keeper duties.   Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer software knowledge to include word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications. Other Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert region highly desirable. • Knowledge of zoo facilities and operations desirable. • Knowledge of natural history, safe animal capture and handling, husbandry, and ecosystems required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Valid Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain • Satisfactory 39-month DMV report Other Qualifications Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Must demonstrate schedule flexibility according to department needs. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical demands include lifting animals, crates with or without animals, food bags, boxes, containers (grain, frozen quail, frozen meat). Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is often loud (working with macaws), but hearing protection is occasionally required. Other personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required as directed. The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities, reporting relationships and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a drug and alcohol free workplace and participates in E-Verify.   EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. For this position, we are seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent green card holders. We believe that inclusive teams with diverse perspectives are essential to our success and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, within the remit of the eligibility criteria.   Open Date 8/23/2023   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://ArizonaDesertMuseum.appone.com

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