Application/Employment
Current job opportunities include:
3 Day Week Zookeeper
Rate of Pay: Wage depending on experience and availability
Hours: Three 8 hour days in a seven day period. May include weekends and holidays.
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Assist with routine food preparation, feeding, animal husbandry and maintenance of animal exhibits; assist in compliance with AZA rules and regulations.
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits and grounds.
- Assist in monitoring and implementing animal health programs; work with zoo veterinarians and other medical personnel to ensure the proper care and health of the animal collection.
- Assist with public speaking engagements.
- Perform landscaping and grounds duties as directed.
- Other duties that pertain to the daily operation of a zoological park.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED certificate; some animal care experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to work with animals; the ability to lift 75lbs; and must have a valid driver’s license.
Send resume or call:
Jim Lloyd, General Curator
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
jlloyd@watertownsd.us
Part-Time Zookeeper
Rate of Pay: Wage depending on experience and availability
Hours: Weekends and holidays; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – possibly working into summer months
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Assist with routine food preparation, feeding, animal husbandry and maintenance of animal exhibits; assist in compliance with AZA rules and regulations.
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits and grounds.
- Assist in monitoring and implementing animal health programs; work with zoo veterinarians and other medical personnel to ensure the proper care and health of the animal collection.
- Assist with public speaking engagements.
- Perform landscaping and grounds duties as directed.
- Other duties that pertain to the daily operation of a zoological park.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED certificate; some animal care experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to work with animals; the ability to lift 75lbs; and must have a valid driver’s license.
Send resume or call:
Jim Lloyd, General Curator
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
jlloyd@watertownsd.us
Seasonal Grounds Worker
Hours: May – September; a paid position consisting of 40 hours per week to include a combination of weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Duties: Under the supervision of zoo personnel:
- Assist with daily operational needs of equipment, buildings, exhibits and grounds.
- Perform landscaping duties such as planting, weed control, mowing, weed whipping and care of grounds.
- Perform janitorial duties such as cleaning bathrooms, mopping, hosing and garbage removal.
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age; Applicants should have some landscaping or grounds maintenance experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to perform grounds maintenance; the ability to handle heavy loads; and must have a valid driver’s license.
Send resume or call:
Jim Lloyd, General Curator
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
jlloyd@watertownsd.us
Part-time Visitor’s Service Worker
Rate of Pay: $9.45 – $9.75 per hour, depending on experience.
Hours: April – September; hours vary between 7:00 am – 9:30 pm; weekdays, weekends and holidays; possibly weekends year-round.
Duties: Under the supervision of the Office/Visitor’s Services Manager and zoo personnel, the daily operation of the admissions, concessions and gift areas. This will include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Operation of the cash registers and concession equipment
- Taking admissions and concession/gift shop money
- Providing concessions, gifts and general information to the public
- Opening and closing routines
- Maintenance of a clean facility
- Selling Lake Area Zoological Society memberships
- May assist with educational programs
- Other duties as assigned
Desirable Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age; must demonstrate the ability to operate a cash register and other concession equipment; must be accurate with admissions and revenues; must have a working knowledge of positive public relations; must be able to give directions to patrons.
Send or email the City of Watertown application to:
Kim Konrad, Office/Visitor Services Manager
Bramble Park Zoo
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6269
605-882-5232 – FAX
kkonrad@brambleparkzoo.com
