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Petting Zoo Attendant
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- Part-time
- Current TB test
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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- Health insurance
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- $10 - $11 an hour
- Part-time
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- Flexible schedule
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- Flexible schedule
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Petting Zoo Attendant

Hattiesburg Convention Commission -
Hattiesburg, MS

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Behavior management
Outdoor work experience
Animal behavior
Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Venue customer assistance

Full Job Description

Job Description: Petting Zoo Attendant (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Zoo Education

LOCATION: Hattiesburg Zoo

SHIFT: Maximum 24 hours per week on a schedule requiring a mix of weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays as required.

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator, performs scientific work in the care of zoo animals and the maintenance of zoo exhibits and facilities. Participates in the aesthetics and maintenance of the various exhibits and participates with guest interactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports any abnormal animal behavior or issues to the animal care supervisor.
Assists the animal keepers with the cleaning of animal holdings, exhibit maintenance and general zoo grounds upkeep.
Operates the petting zoo and wallaby walkthrough. Enforces all rules associated with each area and reports any issues to the animal keeper in charge of the run that day.
Assists with zoo events that may include animal presentations, event setup and teardowns, or other tasks that may be associated with the event.
Cleans (disinfects as scheduled) and checks integrity of animal exhibits and structures daily to ensure safety and welfare of animals, guests, and staff in accordance with established guidelines.
Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to exhibits, reports maintenance concerns they can not be easily addressed to the manager, makes recommendations to improve the safety, aesthetics, and functionality of facilities; assists in the completion of approved changes.
Thoroughly cleans feed troughs, bowls, and other containers; unloads and replenishes hay; unloads food shipments.
Assists in the presentation of educational programs and participates in daily guest interactions. This may include sloth experiences, giraffe feedings, birthday parties or field trips.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Occasionally assistance may be needed outside of the Animal Care Department. The culture in which we work promotes reasonable assistance in other departments when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience:

Actively pursuing a degree in a relatable field to animal care or one year’s experience in another zoo, vet clinic or similar profession preferred.

Essential Job Qualifications

Must retain a valid Driver’s License and meet the eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business.
Current TB test
Work outdoors in all types of weather and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

Knowledge and Skills

Strong work ethic, self-motivated, committed to the vision of the Hattiesburg Zoo.
Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the general public.
Friendly with public and courteous to visitors, able to provide keeper chats and public encounters in a friendly manner.
Basic knowledge of behavioral management and operant conditioning and how they apply in a zoo setting.

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