<div><div> <ul><li> Works days and hours assigned by the Animal Curator; changes based on season. Requires late shifts until closing (8pm) during summer operating hours, as well as possible overnights during calving season. </li><li> Provides water and food for animals and cleans exhibits in assigned area. Makes daily animal observations  and reports any abnormal behavior or health concerns, exhibit security, and/or safety concerns to the on-duty supervisor immediately.</li><li> Diet preparation and distribution following prescribed diet and feeding procedures. Records diet consumption daily and notifies supervisor of feeding behavior changes.</li><li> Recommends improvements in animal care procedures and schedules, exhibit upkeep and employee and visitor safety.</li><li> Carries out prescribed veterinary treatments as assigned by the contracted veterinary staff and Animal Care management. Assists in capture and crating/uncrating of animals. </li><li> Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of walkways, zoo grounds and facilities as assigned. Reports repairs that are needed and checks and maintains equipment used.</li><li> Acts as a liaison to the public by courteously answering questions and respectfully enforcing visitor expectations. </li><li> Presents educational programs and tours when assigned.</li><li> Research and preparation of information regarding zoo specimens for discussion with the public and other professionals.</li><li> Represents the AWCC animal care department in a positive way during any filming operations the AWCC management decides to partake in; helping to promote the facility in a positive light and garner public support. </li><li> Reports all departmental personnel concerns directly and immediately to the Animal Curator.</li><li> Carries out the responsibilities of the position in a professional and appropriate manner.</li><li> Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Additional benefits available for Full Time/Year-Round employees include health care premium paid in-full by the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center as well as 2-weeks paid time off plus twelve paid holidays, including the employee's birthday! After one year of service, the ability to receive up to a 5% match on the employee's 403-b retirement plan. To apply, please submit a cover letter, concise resume, and 3 professional references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send any questions regarding the position to kaylee@alaskawildlife.org </div></div>

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska&rsquo;s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. We have been able to provide care for hundreds of displaced animals because visitors like you have made critical contributions in the form of admission fees, donations, memberships, and gift shop. Please visit our website for more information on how you can help us make a difference.

Animal Keeper

<div><div> <ul><li> Works days and hours assigned by the Animal Curator; changes based on season. Requires late shifts until closing (8pm) during summer operating hours, as well as possible overnights during calving season. </li><li> Provides water and food for animals and cleans exhibits in assigned area. Makes daily animal observations&nbsp; and reports any abnormal behavior or health concerns, exhibit security, and/or safety concerns to the on-duty supervisor immediately.</li><li> Diet preparation and distribution following prescribed diet and feeding procedures. Records diet consumption daily and notifies supervisor of feeding behavior changes.</li><li> Recommends improvements in animal care procedures and schedules, exhibit upkeep and employee and visitor safety.</li><li> Carries out prescribed veterinary treatments as assigned by the contracted veterinary staff and Animal Care management. Assists in capture and crating/uncrating of animals. </li><li> Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of walkways, zoo grounds and facilities as assigned. Reports repairs that are needed and checks and maintains equipment used.</li><li> Acts as a liaison to the public by courteously answering questions and respectfully enforcing visitor expectations. </li><li> Presents educational programs and tours when assigned.</li><li> Research and preparation of information regarding zoo specimens for discussion with the public and other professionals.</li><li> Represents the AWCC animal care department in a positive way during any filming operations the AWCC management decides to partake in; helping to promote the facility in a positive light and garner public support. </li><li> Reports all departmental personnel concerns directly and immediately to the Animal Curator.</li><li> Carries out the responsibilities of the position in a professional and appropriate manner.</li><li> Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Additional benefits available for Full Time/Year-Round employees include health care premium paid in-full by the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center as well as 2-weeks paid time off plus twelve paid holidays, including the employee's birthday! After one year of service, the ability to receive up to a 5% match on the employee's 403-b retirement plan. To apply, please submit a cover letter, concise resume, and 3 professional references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please send any questions regarding the position to kaylee@alaskawildlife.org </div></div>

Animal Keeper

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