Company: | Birmingham Zoo |
Industry: |
Animal Care
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Job Type: | Seasonal / Temp |
Country: | United States |
State/Province: | Alabama |
City: | Birmingham |
Salary/Earnings: | Inquire |
Post Date: | 03/10/2024 07:39 AM |
SUMMARY
The Birmingham Zoo is currently seeking applications for a seasonal Animal Care Professional in the Bird Department. This seasonal position is responsible for the primary daily husbandry activities and welfare of the Lorikeets and Lorikeet Aviary. Activities in this position will assist in presenting to the public an environment that is educational, entertaining, and serves to further the mission of the Birmingham Zoo. Ensures a positive experience when Zoo Guests are feeding Lorikeets in Aviary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SAFETY ANALYSIS The ACP is expected to maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures. The ACP position is impacted by a wide variety of potentially hazardous exposures:
The use and understanding of a variety of personal safety equipment is mandatory. Animal Care Professionals, as with any staff member of the zoo, are required to be familiar with the Zoos overall safety policies as outlined in the staff handbook as well as being responsible for reporting any injury immediately to the first aid department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, staff should expect:
QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Birmingham Zoo recognizes that skills and knowledge come from both formal and informal experiences including education, paid work, volunteer service, and life experience. Those who meet the majority of the requirements for a position are encouraged to apply. Education and work experience
Skills and Knowledge
Desirable qualities
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