Prospect Park Zoo Animal Associate
Job Title: Animal Associate at Prospect Park Zoo
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $16 per hour
Prospect Park Zoo is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as an Animal Associate. The successful candidate will provide assistance in ensuring the safety of animals and the public during public exhibitions, while also offering public interpretation of the zoo’s animal collection. This position involves preparing animal diets, caring for animals, maintaining exhibits, enforcing visitor rules, and performing other related tasks as directed by senior animal keepers and supervisory staff. The ideal candidate will have a background or strong interest in biology or a related field, be available on weekends and holidays, and have the physical ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and navigate various terrain.
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring fair and consistent consideration of candidates from all backgrounds during the recruitment process.