Job Description

Job Location: Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE 68107Job Title: Animal Care Assistant Dome Mammals
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Part-time Seasonal, late May early September, 600 hours total, 40 hours per week (Tuesday/Wednesday weekend)

The Animal Care Assistant in the Dome Mammals department will provide daily husbandry and care for a large, diverse collection of desert and nocturnal mammals and birds in the Desert Dome and Kingdoms of the Night. The successful candidate must be willing to work in a fast-paced and highly changing environment. This position reports directly to the Desert Dome Supervisor. This seasonal position will help aspiring animal care professionals acquire valuable hands-on experience with a wide variety of species to fulfill a pre-requisite to gaining employment in the zoological field.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- All aspects of animal husbandry including, but not limited to cleaning, feeding, medicating, assisting with medical procedures, enrichment, display maintenance and general upkeep of building and animal enclosures.
- Observes and reports all animal behaviors and other general observations verbally and in writing.
- Practices good communication skills and the capacity to work well with others while maintaining the ability to work effectively as an individual. Must be team-oriented and willing to work with other staff members and interns.
- Demonstrates safe working practices and effective time management skills in a fast-paced and flexible work environment.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
- Knowledge of a safe working environment for animal collection, employees, and visitors.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Animal husbandry knowledge.
- Operant conditioning experience.
- Ability to speak publicly to large and small groups.
Candidates might be (depending on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, or extended hours when required.
- This position requires considerable physical exertion such as regularly climbing stairs and ladders, climbing over barriers (up to 4 high) to access exhibits, lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), and/or assuming awkward positions. This position also requires working in hot and humid conditions.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.