Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Buffalo Zoo
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Employee may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions or temperatures. Work may be required both indoors and outdoors in various weather and temperature conditions, ranging from rain, wind, snow, cool to cold weather, and extreme heat and humidity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and talk or hear. Use computer hardware and software for periodic periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Employee is exposed to the environment around animal exhibits and animal holding areas, and will be working around animal excrement, smells, and other debris. The ability to follow animal safety protocols, and treat the animals with care, respect, and dignity is paramount.
* Employee must be able and willing to perform sustained work of a physical nature that may require heavy lifting. The employee must lift the weight requirements included in the fitness for duty test occasionally/regularly.
* Passing a fitness for duty test will be required for the successful candidate to be given further consideration for the position.
The Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Experience Required
One year of animal husbandry, animal handling and animal training experience gained through part-time or full-time employment. Other experience through internships or volunteer work is a plus. Experience with domestic farm animals and a wide variety of small exotics preferred. Six months of teaching/public speaking experience to diverse audiences or equivalent experience.
Perks
Some of the benefits available include health plan, HRA/HSA, FSA, life insurance, long term disability insurance, dental, vision, 403B retirement plan, annual leave, holiday, and sick time benefits. Benefits are available after the successful completion of a probationary period review at 60 days of work (sick time available upon hire).
Salary
$18.00 - $19.00/hour commensurate with experience. This is a full-time non-exempt hourly position.
How to Apply
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter outlining education and experience no later than December 31, 2024:
Email Resume/Cover Letter:
...@buffalozoo.org
Send Resume/Cover Letter by regular mail:
Buffalo Zoo
Attn: Ambassador Animal Care Specialist FT
300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
No telephone calls please.
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
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