What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Keeper position at Lake Forest?
The Wildlife Discovery Center (WDC) is an award-winning nature center that has been identified as one of the top 17 places to visit in Northeast Illinois by “Family Loves Travel” and has received a number of accolades from some of the top professionals in the field worldwide.Our nature center features indoor and outdoor exhibits ranging from native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians to a number of exotic species including a Komodo Dragon, Rhinoceros Iguana, crocodilians and a number of others.
In addition to the indoor and outdoor exhibits that are open to the public, the WDC offers a number of youth educational programs, summer camps, and offsite experiences plus group programs such as birthday parties, school field trips and special events.
Check out the Wildlife Discovery Center's Facebook Page for photos and posts highlighting the WDC and the Animal Keepers!
In addition to the indoor and outdoor exhibits that are open to the public, the WDC offers a number of youth educational programs, summer camps, and offsite experiences plus group programs such as birthday parties, school field trips and special events.
Check out the Wildlife Discovery Center's Facebook Page for photos and posts highlighting the WDC and the Animal Keepers!
- Daily animal care
- Animal enrichment
- Exhibit design and maintenance
- Maintaining the exhibit halls and public areas
- Teaching and leading educational programs
- Public tours
- Outreach to communities & other wildlife facilities
- Running summer camps
- Assisting with social media postings and TV/Radio appearances
- Possess a valid driver's license
- A degree or working towards a degree in the biological sciences, education, or environmental sciences, preferred
- Related experience can be used in lieu of educational requirements
- Possess strong communication and technical skills
- Experience working with a wide range of animals, especially reptiles, a plus
- Experience in good animal husbandry practices, a plus
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., as job requires regular bending, kneeling, crawling, etc.
- 4 days a week (28-30 hours)
- Must be able to work weekends & special events that fall outside of normal scheduling
Salary Range: $12-18/hour DOQ
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $12 - $18
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