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Job DescriptionDescription: The Akron Zoo is seeking a Temporary Animal Keeper in the Education Department for a six-month paid position (40 hours per week). The candidate should have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a mature attitude to work exclusively with the Animal Ambassadors. This position is responsible to provide husbandry, training, and enrichment; as well as providing public programing to a variety of audiences on zoo grounds with the bulk of the programing occurring during the spring and summer season. Successful candidates must be comfortable speaking to audiences of all ages. • Current Hours worked: 8:00am to 5:00pm, • Hourly rate: $12.00/hr., • Initial Days off: Wednesday-Thursday, • Position Location: Education Department - Animal Ambassador Team Requirements: A minimum of six months of animal care experience at an AZA facility and a four-year degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of progressive work experience is strongly preferred as well as prior show/educational experience. Must be available weekends, holidays, and for a flexible schedule and must be able to meet all other requirements of the job. This seasonal six-month assignment is a 40 hour per week position. The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE. Proof of a tetanus shot, a negative TB test result, and proof of Covid vaccination is required.

Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals. Answering neighbor's questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet. Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service

Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals. Answering neighbor's questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet. Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service

Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals. Answering neighbor's questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet. Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service