Animal Keeper Associate: Night Team (Casual Temporary)

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL • 8h ago

About the Role & Team

Disney's Animal Kingdom is seeking applicants for an Animal Keeper Associate position on the Night team. This position is an hourly, third-shift position. In this role you will work effectively in a team environment with a team of keepers and zoological managers. You will carry out the daily care of the animal collection in accordance with established guidelines and conduct animal experiences for guests in a variety of situations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of general husbandry, enrichment, and behavioral conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of a diverse collection of animals.

This is a Casual Temporary / Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

You will report to a team of Zoological Managers.

What You Will Do

Keepers are responsible for the day-to-day animal care and welfare. This includes husbandry, enrichment, and behavioral conditioning as it relates to the daily management and research of assigned species

Ensure the daily routines of cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation and reporting medical needs or abnormal conditions to Zoological Managers

Maintain daily records, collecting and logging information, and ensuring this information is communicated to management and the central animal record keeping system

The work includes physical labor in ambient outdoor temperatures and weather conditions in Central Florida, which may include extreme heat and humidity

Provide animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interaction

Keepers must work well in a large team environment

Partner with maintenance, operation managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators and scientists

Candidates will work a third shift schedule, with the start of shift at 6:00 pm, and ending at 5:00 am.

Required Qualifications & Skills

One year of paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and/or at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours).

Observation, evaluation and data collection skills.

Demonstrated strong partnering skills and ability to work on a large team.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects (bales of hay, feed bags, etc.)

Demonstrates strong guest focus and promotes guest experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a wide variety of animals in a zoological setting.

Education

High school degree or equivalent plus a minimum of one year: paid experience as a keeper in an AZA accredited institution, or in an institution with equivalent standards, and/or at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours).

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Zoology or related field, preferred

Benefits & Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

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Job ID: 10125455

Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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