Apprentice Keeper

Posting Period: 10-04-2009 - 11-30-1999

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
Under close supervision, participates in the daily animal care and maintenance of particular exhibits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with regular duties including cleaning, feeding, watering, grooming (i.e., domestic animals), observing, enrichment, record keeping and maintaining exhibits. Routine includes regular shifting of animals. Tasks may include heavy manual work such as moving and manipulating heavy food items, hoses, bales of hay, and crated animals. Participates in required lectures, seminars and workshops as part of apprenticeship.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a high school or the equivalent (GED) is required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Biological Sciences (i.e. Biology, Zoology, Ecology) or a closely related discipline is preferred. Previous experience performing animal care activities in zoo, aquarium or like institution is also desirable. Experience in designated taxonomic area preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience may also qualify a person for position. Available to work all necessary hours, including weekends, holidays, special events and all shifts. Available to attend training sessions and conferences as needed. Benefits include: holiday pay, retirement benefits, zoo membership, and annual wage increase. 1st 1040 hours worked are probationary. SCHEDULE: Fixed rotational schedule Please send cover letter, resume, and completed application to: Human Resources Department � Apprentice Lincoln Park Zoo, P.O. Box 14903 Chicago, Illinois 60614 FAX: (312) 742-2299 (No phone calls please) For a printable version of our application, visit our website at http://www.lpzoo.com Lincoln Park Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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