Animal Keeper CuriOdyssey

Position: Animal Keeper - Full Time - CuriOdyssey
Curi Odyssey

Animal Keeper - Full Time - Curi Odyssey

Organizational Overview

The mission of Curi Odyssey is to inspire a love for science and curiosity about the world to create a brighter future. Located in Coyote Point Park in San Mateo County, Curi Odyssey has undergone a major reinvention and full strategic planning process that has transformed the organization into a vital, kid-centric interactive science center and accredited California native animal wildlife zoo that provides up-close and personal experiences with the natural world.

The organization is comprised of a strategic and engaged Board of Trustees, visionary executive leadership, and a talented, energetic, and entrepreneurial staff.

Position Description

Curi Odyssey is looking for an energetic, motivated, team-orientated person who is open to a positively changing environment to fill the position of Animal Keeper. The incumbent assists with caring for and maintaining all living animals and the wildlife habitats e of the animals in the Living Collection include river otters, bobcats, raccoons, various amphibians and reptiles (including Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes), Raptors, and more.

The Animal Keeper will assist in the supervision of wildlife volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

* Servicing animal habitats and indoor holding areas, preparing diets, and feeding animal collection.

* Participating in veterinary procedures and assisting with emergency treatment of animals.

* Participating in the implementation of enrichment, animal training, and handling protocols.

* Participating in building and grounds maintenance, including cleaning/repairing habitats and ponds.

* Assisting in maintaining and improving animal husbandry standards, minor renovations, and improvements within the department.

* Weekly meetings with supervisors to address animal health, welfare, safety, and facility maintenance.

* Training and supervising volunteers as requested by supervisors.

* Shows handleable animals to the public and presents information at scheduled animal feedings and public presentations.

* Interacts with visitors to enhance their animal viewing experience.

* Carries out job-related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

* High school diploma or an equivalent degree. A college degree in a related field is preferable.

* A minimum of two years of paid experience in captive wild animal care in a zoological institution, preferably an AZA institution.

* Knowledge of wild animal husbandry, welfare, nutrition, behavior, training/operant conditioning, safety practices, techniques for restraint and capture, and handling of animal ambassadors.

* Good written and verbal communication skills

* Knowledge of the habits and hazards of working with potentially dangerous wild animals

* Ability to work with the potential physical risk associated with wild animals while observing proper safety precautions

* Experience caring for a variety of taxon

* Strong observation skills regarding safety and animal behavior

About the Animal Keeper position

* This is a non-exempt, 40-hour/week position, with work hours/schedule based upon departmental needs.

* Weekend and some holiday scheduling will be required

* Team members are expected to be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

* Willingness to train on handling venomous animals.

* This position requires the following:

* Take and clear a Live Scan background check.

* Willingness to obtain (at Curi Odyssey's expense) vaccination for tetanus and pre-exposure rabies series, as well as follow-up rabies titer testing every two years.

* Must have a valid driver's license

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment:
Work is conducted at Curi Odyssey and immediately local space at Coyote Point. Animal care and programs will take place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Mobility:
The physical ability and endurance to occasionally carry and lift heavy…