Full-time exotic animal keepers

Keepers at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center are responsible for the daily care and well-being of over 100 exotic felines and must observe and report any abnormalities to supervisor. Daily care consists of cleaning and maintenance of all enclosures, including water tanks, ponds, and buckets. As we are a tour-driven facility, keepers must also maintain a friendly attitude for guests while conducting tours, selling merchandise, or greeting at the entrance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology or other areas relevant to the care of animals

• Covid-19 Vaccination

• Be in good physical condition

• Willing to work in any and all adverse weather conditions

• Able to lift 60 pounds or more

• Possess sound judgement in the care of big cats

• Work cooperatively, communicate well with co-workers, volunteers and supervisors

• Demonstrate good public relations skills with guests

• Willing to work weekends and holidays

• Follow ALL OSHA and EFRC safety rules

Salary commensurate with experience and education, base pay usually starts at $12-13/hr. Interviews are done over two consecutive days and are working in-person interviews.

Please e-mail your resume to our Head Keeper (Keepers@efrc.org)

Full-Time Front End TOur Guide Manager

Being a non-profit rescue center, tours are the main way we raise money for taking care of the big cats. It is also how we educate the public on why these big cats live at the rescue and how we can help exotic cats and other animals in the US and the wild.

The front managers are responsible for both leading tours of the rescue center, managing and training tour guides and tour volunteers, while simultaneously overseeing the operations of a retail gift shop, including merchandise sales, inventory management and organization, and customer service, ensuring a seamless visitor experience throughout their time at the site. Managers are also responsible for working with other team leads to coordinate fundraisers, merchandise ordering, tours, and other rescue center activities.

Other requirements include:

• Must be 18 years or older and have reliable transportation.

• Have up-to-date Covid-19 Vaccination.

• Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends and special events.

• Work cooperatively, communicate well with co-workers, volunteers and supervisors.

• Must have a pleasant personality and neat appearance.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.

• Proven ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple situations simultaneously.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

• Demonstrate good public relations skills with guests.

• Follow all OSHA and EFRC Safety protocols.

• Ability to work in varying climate conditions, hot and cold.

• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk for extended lengths of time.

• Retail experience preferred, but not required.

All tour information and merchandise sale training will be provided upon hire. This job description serves as a general guide to responsibilities and is not exhaustive of all duties expected of the employee.
Base pay starts at $13/hr. but dependent upon experience.
E-mail us your resume to start helping the big cats in a big way!
Please e-mail resume to our office (office@efrc.org) ATTN: Tiffani.