The Louisville Zoo is currently recruiting an individual to fill the role of Seasonal Worker - Keeper Aide for the Zoo’s Bird Department.  This is a unique opportunity to work alongside keepers in the care of a diverse collection of more than 400 specimens.  The Bird Department is active in AZA programs and manages the beautiful fruit dove, white-throated ground dove, Nicobar pigeon, and Madagascar teal captive populations.  The successful candidate will work directly with a permanent zookeeper and participate in many aspects of bird care and display including:
•	Cleaning animal exhibits and holding areas
•	Preparing diets
•	Hosting visitors and interacting with them at public immersion exhibits
This paid position begins Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and ends October 31, 2014. The pay is minimum wage for Kentucky at $7.25 per hour.  The seasonal will work 35 hours per week over a five-day work week.  The employee must be able to work any day of the week, including weekends. 

If interested, please apply by Friday, February 14, 2014 at 5 p.m. Eastern time.  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Ms. Cathy Bowling, Human Resources Administrator, at Cathy.Bowling@louisvilleky.gov.  EEO
