Posted: Sep 11, 2024
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BREZ Keeper

Full-time
Salary: Hourly
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2024
Animal Care/Keeping

BREZ Keeper

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and dedicated to creating WOW moments that inspire stewardship of animals? As a premier destination for animal lovers and conservation advocates, Tanganyika offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the care and education of a diverse range of species while working in a supportive environment. 

Why Tanganyika? 
Innovative Conservation Efforts: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to preserving wildlife and educating the public. 

Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a lively atmosphere where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. 

Professional Growth: We are committed to providing ongoing training and development to help you advance in your career. 

Community Impact: Work in a role that directly influences the lives of animals and helps our guests create memories that last a lifetime. 

The BREZ team (as we like to call it around here) is responsible for a variety of animals, including a well behaved mob of red kangaroos, over 13 species of birds, the interactive and most popular area of the park, the children’s zoo, and the education animal collection (reptiles and small mammals). This team takes hustle to a whole new level and has the raking skills of 1200 men. Being responsible for three of the interactive areas of the park and such a large education animal collection means we can attribute at least 30% of the smiles in the park to this team!

If you love watching baby kangaroos take their first hops, enjoy seeing the thrill when kids hear 26 guinea pigs squeak all at once, or love spending time ambassadoring animals to the public then this is the team for you!

Requirements:

  • Combination of education and hands-on experience that provides the required skills for the position
  • Excellent public speaking and customer service skills
  • Desire to grow as a team member, animal keeper, and human being
  • Ability to stand or walk and be able to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50-75 pounds when necessary
  • Ability to work long hours, weekend, weekdays, holidays, and everyday

Compensation and Benefits: 

  • Starting hourly rate of $14.50/hr with pay modifiers for previous FT Keeper experience
  • Year round, full-time position
  • Professional development program that allows Keepers to improve their skill set and earn additional pay compensation
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO starting at 90 days
  • In-House Discounts
  • EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family
  • Free admission to TWP for yourself and family

If you have any issues apply please email [email protected] for assistance.