Zookeeper Apprentice
Internship Zookeeper Apprentice at City of Saint Paul
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: March 6, 2025
Industry: Government
Youth Friendly
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $15.97
Education Level: N/A
E-Verify: Yes
To Apply

This apprenticeship at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is designed to provide necessary experience to obtain a job as a Zookeeper post-graduation. Apprentices gain career learning in animal husbandry, data collection, and food preparation as well as ongoing professional skills trainings. This is a paid year-long opportunity through Right Track and the City of St Paul, Apprentices will receive $15.97/hour.

Responsibilities

Duties

  • Assist with daily diet preparation, daily feeding, and husbandry
  • Provide enrichment for the animals 
  • Assist with routine record keeping and participate in weekly veterinary consultation 
  • Provide routine animal observation, reporting any concerns to the keepers on duty 
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate safe, professional, and respectful behavior in all work areas 
  • Follow established policies and procedures when working on Como Campus 
  • Address issues and concerns in a timely and professional manner
  • Work a pre-arranged shift, up to 40 hours/week in the Summer and up to 20 hours/week during the School Year 
  • Give advanced notice for shift changes 
  • Fulfill all training requirements and provide feedback

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or have recently obtained a degree in zoology, biology or a related field with preference given to those interested in a career in zookeeping/ animal care 
  • Meet a household income requirement and/or have a barrier to employment. 
  • Preference given to City of St Paul and Ramsey County residents
  • Ability to commit to Apprenticeship for a minimum of one year 
  • Be available to work weekdays, and weekends 
  • Demonstrate high quality ability to work independently or with a team 
  • Ability to move objects in excess of 50 lbs. daily

City of Saint Paul

Contact: Cecilia Fisher
Phone 651-266-6500
Email hr-recruitment@ci.stpaul.mn.us
27 W 4th Street
200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
Transit: On bus line, On the Green Line