The NC Zoo is seeking a successful candidate to be assigned to the Watani Grasslands section working with African elephants. Responsibilities include: 

Daily assessment and care of exhibit/off-exhibit animal areas, including heavy lifting of hay, grain, manure, substrates, etc. Heavy duty cleaning and scrubbing is a routine occurrence.

Systematic observation of animal health and behavior.

Training and maintenance of husbandry behaviors, applying principles of operant conditioning, to gain cooperation of the elephants in their own care.

Development and implementation of behavioral enrichment programs to elicit species-typical behaviors in a captive environment.

Thorough and accurate written records for computer databases.

Actively participating in team problem-solving and decision making processes.

Interacting with Zoo visitors in formal and informal settings.

Participating in occupational health programs due to potential exposure to zoonosis.

May be assigned to work with other animal species in other work units as needed. 

Schedule involves weekends and holidays and both indoor/outdoor work.
   