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):
To apply:
Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.