<h5>Facility</h5>
<p>Utah's Hogle Zoo</p>
<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>
[jobclosingdate]</p>
<h6>Description</h6>
Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s animal management is announcing the immediate opening of a full time animal care position, as a relief keeper in the Elephant Encounter area.

The Zoo is seeking qualified applicants for this full time, year round, benefited keeper position.  This position includes responsibility for the care and husbandry, and training of the resident pachyderms as well as other animals and areas as assigned.

<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>
Applicants must be able to work effectively in a positive team environment, equally with guests, staff, and volunteers. Excellent communication including writing and public speaking skills will be necessary in the successful pursuit of this position.  Previous experience with pachyderms is desirable with an expectation of experience in and support of operant conditioning and training techniques, enrichment standards, as well as demonstrable public speaking skills.  Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field preferred. Responsible for pachyderm management in a protected contact system, including daily husbandry, exhibit maintenance, training, observation, enrichment, and assisting in veterinary procedures, educational presentation, public relations and support aspects of the Zoo’s operation. Will also be trained to work in other animals areas of the Zoo, as assigned.

Applicant must be able to work under diverse and variable weather conditions, in close proximity to visitors, be able to lift over 60 pounds, without injury, bend, stoop, jump, stretch an generally move quickly to avoid dangerous situation.  Excellent driving record required.

<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>
Position includes an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, retirement plans and paid vacation and holiday time.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  

Salt Lake City, Utah, is the gateway for outstanding outdoor activities with world-class skiing less than 30 minutes away and more than 20 National Parks and monuments within a few hours' drive – this area is ideal for nature lovers!  

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an EEO. 
<h6>Application instructions</h6>
Anyone interested in this position should email a cover letter and résumé to Gina Phillips, Animal Care Supervisor at gphillips@hoglezoo.org.

This position will remain open until filled.

