This is a brief overview of the Elephant Volunteer Keeper position. This is a semester based position for current college and university students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Volunteer Program Staff at (419)385-5721 ext. 2045 or volunteer@toledozoo.org.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at a college or university, or have graduated within 1 year with a degree in biology, pre-vet, vet tech, environmental science, or related program
- Sophomore, junior, or senior status, or 2nd year of an Associate’s degree program
- Submit the following materials by the application deadline:
- Volunteer Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest highlighting the reason you are interested in this position, knowledge or experiences you hope to gain, and your personal qualities, skills, or experiences that could help you be successful in this position.
Schedule
- 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mon – Fri preferred
- Total of 20 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Participate in the daily care of the animals including cleaning, diet preparation, and enrichment preparation, There could be times this position will assist with greater one horned rhino and naked mole rate husbandry and projects.
- Assist keepers with exhibit maintenance, cleaning and organizing food storage areas, office cleaning, etc.
- Assist keepers with special projects as needed. Experience with power tools preferred.
- Observe training sessions.
- Actively engage guests in educational conversations.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long hours.
Application Periods
Spring (Jan. – May): Application deadline is Oct. 15
Summer (May – Aug.): Application deadline is Feb. 15
Fall (Aug./Sept. – Dec.): Application deadline is July 15
