Animal Keeper Associate I: Birds (Casual Temporary) at The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, ZoologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Minimum of one-year paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility or institution with comparable standards OR at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours)
  • Observation, evaluation, and data collection skills
  • Demonstrated strong partnering skills and ability to work on a large team
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting manure, moving doors, and carrying heavy objects (bales of hay, feed bags, etc.)
  • Ability to work outdoors in Central Florida weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings (6 AM) and late evenings (up to 8 PM)

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day care and welfare for assigned species, including husbandry, enrichment, and operant conditioning
  • Perform daily tasks such as cleaning, animal observation, diet preparation, and reporting medical needs or abnormal conditions to zoological managers
  • Maintain daily accurate records, collect and log data, and ensure timely communication to management and the central animal record system
  • Share animal information and conservation messages through guest and cast interactions
  • Collaborate effectively within a large team and partner with maintenance, operations managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

animal husbandryenrichmentoperant conditioninganimal observationdata collectiondiet preparationteamworkrecord keepingguest interactionphysical labor

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position with guaranteed hours?

No, this is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

What are the required qualifications for this animal keeper role?

Candidates need a minimum of one-year paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA accredited facility or institution with comparable standards, or at least two years of verifiable college course work (60 semester hours), plus observation, evaluation and data collection skills, strong partnering skills, and the ability to meet physical demands.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the work environment and team like for this role?

You will work with a large team of keepers reporting to Zoological Managers, collaborating with maintenance, operations managers, horticulture, veterinary staff, educators, and scientists, while working outdoors in Central Florida weather.

What makes a strong candidate for this animal keeper associate position?

Strong candidates will have the minimum required qualifications like one year of paid animal husbandry experience in an AZA facility or equivalent college coursework, plus preferred experience with avian taxa, birds in large free-flight aviaries, hoofstock, and a degree in Zoology or a related field.

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