San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Wildlife Care Associate – Seasonal Full Time – San Diego Zoo Safari Park
We are excited that you are continuing to grow your career as a Wildlife Ally! San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance recognizes that our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us close to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Care Associate will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by handling trained wildlife used in visitor presentations, public contact, and educational programs. This position reports to a Wildlife Care Supervisor/Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Handles trained wildlife
- Reinforces trained behavior
- Transports wildlife from compound areas to show areas
- Provides public with information and answers questions regarding wildlife
- Feeds and cares for assigned wildlife
- Cleans and maintains animal compound areas
- Exercises wildlife
- Provides general grooming of wildlife
- Prepares and feeds wildlife
- Keeps feeding records
- Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
- Maintains logs and records concerning animal health and care
- Observes wildlife
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Preferred candidate with animal ambassador experience. Ability to interact with guests in large and small settings including public speaking is required.
- JOB EXPERIENCE
- One to two years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired.
- EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Animal Science, Animal Management, or other related field preferred.
- Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
- SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Wildlife behavior
- Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
- Safety practices around wildlife
- Animal biology; zoology
- Learn the handling and control of a variety of trained wildlife
- Discriminate differences in animal vocalizations
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
- Keep simple records
- Effectively communicate (verbal and written)
- Operate motorized equipment and vehicles
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Location: Escondido, CA
- Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Seasonal Position – If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
- Hourly Rate: $27.50
Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.
If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail [email protected]. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
Please remember to notify your current Manager that you are applying. Thank you for your commitment to conservation around the globe!
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to [email protected] and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.
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