Petting Zoo Tour Guide & Anima Care Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Petting Zoo Tour Guide & Anima Care Darby Acres Farm Charlotte, NC Job Details Part-time $13 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Driver’s License Animal care Entry level Time management

Full Job Description Job Title:

Petting Zoo

TOUR GUIDE & ANIMAL CARE

Team Member Darby Acres Farm & Darby Safari •Charlotte, NC Part TO Full Time Experience preferred, however will train enthusiastic individuals with excellent work ethic. Petting Zoo Animal Care

TOUR GUIDE

A dependable, responsible individual with the ability to manage a group of people, of all ages, and deliver excellent customer service while keeping the animals and guest safe. Must be able to deliver animal facts as well as safety rules with a loud voice that will carry to all guests during the tour while also helping the guests to be engaged and entertained. Must be able to work with and manage children and guests of all ages to ensure the safety of both the guests and animals.

Petting Zoo Animal Care Team Member:

A dependable, responsible, organized and focused self-starter with a positive attitude and excellent time management skills to work independently and multi – task and prioritize to complete daily activities according to work schedule while clearly communicating with a dedicated team to give the best care to our animals and property.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Provide care and attention to our animal family in a professional, humane, and compassionate manner Responsibilities include but not limited to: Providing daily care, feeding, fresh water, and appropriate bedding for animals Clean, sanitize, disinfect, and maintain animal suites, yards, outdoor runs, and grounds General facility cleaning and janitorial duties throughout the grounds and animal buildings including but not limited to mopping, washing animal dishes and laundry Daily observation and monitoring of animals for changes in health and behavior Interacting with and providing excellent customer service to guests on educational tours and birthday parties Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Comfortable and prepared to work with all breeds, temperaments, and sizes of farm & exotic animals Agree to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends and holidays as needed. Comfortable and prepared to meet the demands of working both indoors and outdoors, during all seasons, and in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) Comfortable and eager to meet the demands of working a very active job that requires standing, walking, running, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting, and lifting 50 pounds unassisted, throughout most of the time on the job. A valid driver’s license & reliable mode of transportation to commute between the farm and the safari as needed to care for the animals. 18 years or older due to the possible hazards of this job.

Pay:

$13 after trial period. All prospective employees must complete 4 trial days, paid at NC minimum wage (currently $7.25), to demonstrate performance and comfort in this specific role prior to being considered as a new probationary hire. There is a 3 month probationary period for all prospective employees. Apply online. No phone calls •

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$13.00 per hour

Schedule:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Rotating weekends Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Charlotte, NC 28216 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Charlotte, NC 28216: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person