Keeper II

Help Us Take Flight at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! Our Animal Experiences Department has an opening for a motivated Keeper II desiring to work with and learn about a variety of raptors and corvids. This is a full-time Keeper II position in our Raptor Free Flight program with a temporary contract (October 1, 2026, through April 15, 2027) . The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of husbandry specific to raptors, knowledge of operant conditioning training methods, have the ability to multi-task, and be comfortable presenting programs in a small group setting as well as working well with a variety of volunteers. This position is considered open until filled; however, application review will begin immediately. Please understand that if offered a position you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and provide a current satisfactory 39-month driver's history report as a final condition of employment. Job Title: Keeper II (FT, Temporary) Department: Animal Experiences – Raptor Free Flight (RFF) Reports To : Curator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: $19.51 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, FSA, HRA, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Summary Ensures animal welfare and institutional support by performing the duties below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties will be assigned. • Prepares food for charges by chopping or grinding meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; mixing prepared, dry, or liquid commercial feeds, or unbaling forage grasses per department practices and protocols. • Cleans and fills water containers and places food in enclosures per department practices and protocols. • Adds vitamins, medications or supplements to food or water as prescribed by ASDM's Veterinarian. • Observes animals to detect illnesses or injuries and notifies Curator or ASDM's Veterinarians of findings. Will promptly notify Curator or veterinary team of issues and concerns. • Assists ASDM's Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries. • Will perform injection of prescribed medications after appropriate training from ASDM veterinary staff or Vet Technician. • Cleans and disinfects animals' quarters per department practices and protocols. • Will assist with developing desired animal behaviors per department practices and protocols. • Will be involved with the training, management and certification of volunteers • Under curatorial direction, transfers Collection animals from one location or enclosure to another for purposes such as rearrangement of exhibits, veterinary needs, or programs. • Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified per department practices and protocols. • Answers visitor questions concerning animal habits, conservation, or museum operations. • Participates in educational activities as required, (i.e., Docent classes, ADC, Art Institute, media). • May be responsible for training volunteers, Docents and Education staff on how to work with interpretive animals. • Assists other collection departments, maintenance, and exhibits staff when required. • Will provide and create approved environmental enrichment, following AZA guidelines and per department practices and protocols. • Will participate in formal presentations at ASDM or off-site, (i.e., Keeper talks, theater programs, behind-the-scenes tours). • Will complete on-line annual training as required. Supervisory Responsibilities There are no staff supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. However, this position may supervise and/or provide direction to volunteers assisting with Keeper duties.