Part-Time Zookeeper Aide (Relief Keeper)

Please list your email address on your resume and include a cover letter in your application. We recommend taking the time to learn more about our facility at: https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/parks-recreation/facilities/zoo-sanctuary

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is seeking to hire part-time Zookeeper Aides. These positions are not to exceed 999 hours per fiscal year. Zookeeper aides will be required to have two days of availability every week including at least one weekend day. Zookeeper aides work holidays, weekends, and occasional evening events. Pay begins at $15.50 for most sections.

Zookeeper aides assist full-time zookeepers and fill relief shifts for zookeepers on their assigned sections. Duties include most aspects of animal husbandry such as raking, scrubbing, hosing, preparing diets, administering medications, creating and delivering enrichment, observing animal behavior, and recording notes. Zookeeper aides also assist with light maintenance on exhibits and will maintain areas around the exhibits and in service areas.

This position requires the ability to work an eight-hour shift outdoors in all weather conditions. Zookeeper aides will perform physical tasks like bending, twisting, and lifting.

Only candidates with volunteer or paid experience with exotic animals or native wildlife will be considered for this position. Paid experience with hoofstock or other large animal experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Experience with only domestic animals and personal pets will not be accepted.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary? Please explain beyond saying you love animals.
• Please list an email address we can use to contact you if selected for an interview.
• What days of the week are you available to work? We require at least two days of daytime availability. One of these days must be either a Saturday or Sunday.
• Do you have paid or volunteer experience in a zoo, sanctuary, or wildlife rehabilitation facility? Please note we are unable to accept candidates without experience at this time.

Work Location: In person