Requirements: 
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Applicants MUST have experience working with a primates (preferably a past zoological volunteer or internship experience)        
- Able to comfortably lift 50 pounds
- Aides must present themselves in a professional manner

The selected candidate will be expected to adhere to primate safety policies at all times.Keeper aide positions are physically demanding. Aides may be working in small spaces or in awkward positions that require bending or stretching and standing for long periods of time. Aides must be able to safely lift 50 lbs. Keepers work in extreme weather conditions, so aides must be able to tolerate heat, cold, snow, wind and rain. They must also be able to tolerate strong odors and possible allergens such as hay, dust and animal hair/fur/dander.No stipend or housing is available for the aide from the center.  Aides must be flexible with their schedule, and will be expected to work 5 weekdays (potentially falling on weekend days and/or holidays) with two consecutive days off. 
