ANSWERS IN GENESIS
“Seasonal Animal Programs Keeper”
Created 12/10/2022
JOB TITLE: “Seasonal Animal Programs Keeper”
REPORTS TO: Zoo Animal Programs Manager
DEPARTMENT: Zoo, Ararat Ridge Zoo
STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly
LOCATION: Williamstown, KY
Summary
Seasonal Animal Programs Keepers are responsible for assisting Animal Programs Keepers with the care, husbandry, and training of the Ararat Ridge Zoo’s animal ambassador collection and will participate in the variety of daily animal programs at the Ark Encounter. We are looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals who are passionate about inspiring others to develop a greater appreciation for animals and upholding the learning objectives of Answers in Genesis. This position will develop spiritual and professional growth goals by assisting with zoo programs in a God-honoring fashion to impact guests with biblical truth.
This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
- Demonstrate core values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) in all work.
- Approach all tasks with a second-mile mindset.
- Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
- Contribute to a positive guest experience by professionally presenting animal ambassadors to visitors in an engaging manner.
- Assist Animal Programs Keepers in all aspects of daily animal ambassador husbandry and habitat maintenance while upholding high standards of animal welfare.
- Prepare animal diets and adhere to feeding schedules.
- Monitor health and behavior of ambassador animals.
- Help Animal Programs Keepers with with medical tasks as needed.
- Assist Animal Programs Keepers with animal ambassador enrichment and training.
- Enter observations and completed tasks in AnimalCare software.
- Assist in daily animal programs, including: shows, keeper chats, overnights, workshops, behind the scenes experiences, outreach, and media events.
- Handle animal ambassadors for zoo programs in a responsible manner.
- Actively seek opportunities to engage guests both formally and informally.
- Assist with special projects and other sections of the zoo as needed.
- And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
