**Working Title: Student Worker Para Prof-Animal Care/Farm-Llama Trek** **Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional** **Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden** + **Job ID** : 83358 + **Location** : Apple Valley + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Intermittent + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/21/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/10/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoo Gardens-Insuff Wk Tm + **Division/Unit** : Animal Care, Health, Conservation & Behavior/Animal Care + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Varies; between the hours of 6:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M., 8 hour shifts + **Days of Work** : Sunday - Saturday. Days and hours vary based on programs. + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $17.58 - $20.58 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep + **End Date** : mid-May, 2028 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. These positions are limited with an intermittent **fluctuating work schedule** depending on the season and event needs, and may work up to 40 hours per week. The specific days and hours per week will vary and include evenings, weekends, school breaks, and holidays. Estimated work timeframe: mid-May to early September, each year; for up to three (3) years. **This position is anticipated to continue until mid-May 2028 or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever comes first.** **No person may be employed as a student worker for more than 36 total months.** This position performs basic husbandry for the animals in the summer exhibit collection and assists with work in the seasonal and farm exhibits. Responsibilities include preparing and feeding established diets, cleaning and maintaining safe, secure, and sanitary animal habitats and exhibit spaces, and ensuring appropriate welfare of the animals in a manner that supports the Minnesota Zoo’s mission of connecting people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. The incumbent operates fleet vehicles to move around the Zoo campus. **Duties include but are not limited to:** + Assist with cleaning of animal habitats, exhibit areas, grounds and public spaces, and staff workspaces and perform shifting of animals according to established protocols so that animal, public, and staff areas are clean, sanitary, attractive, and properly maintained and animals are safe and properly secured at all times. + Assist with preparing and feeding animal diets as established so that the highest level of animal health is maintained. + A **ssist in implementing animal** exhibit demonstrations s **o that guests receive accurate information on the biology, natural history, and conservation of the species in an educational and entertaining manner.** + Assist with observing and recording animal behavior activities so that data are available to improve animal management and exhibition. + A **ssist** with **implementing animal training and enrichment program so that animals are provided with optimal care and quality medical, physiological and psychological well-being.** + Assist with implementing animal treatment plans so that the highest level of animal health is maintained. **Minimum Qualifications** **The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment, and every (6) six months thereafter. **Must be at least 16 years of age and a student enrolled in high school or a post-secondary or graduate program or planning on enrolling within three (3) months.** Other requirements: + Must be a student enrolled in high school or a post-secondary or graduate program or planning on enrolling within three months + Interpersonal communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate and work with colleagues and guests from different backgrounds with courtesy, respect, and interest in positive problem-solving + Ability to follow basic record keeping procedures + Ability to operate equipment to accomplish assigned tasks such as basic hand tools, light power tools, motorized equipment and personal computers + Ability to understand and perform assigned tasks without constant reminders + Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed + Current valid driver's license **Preferred Qualifications** + Skills in the areas of animal management **Physical Requirements** + Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time throughout the day + Ability to negotiate all types of terrain + Ability to occasionally shovel soil, manure + Ability to move up to 50 pounds occasionally + Ability to push/pull up to 90 pounds + Ability to bend and crouch occasionally throughout the day + Ability to climb stairs occasionally throughout the day + Ability to tolerate loud noises occasionally throughout the day + Ability to wear N95 face masks/respirators **Additional Requirements** Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + Conflict of Interest Review + Criminal History Check including fingerprinting + Education Verification + Employment Reference / Records Check + License / Certification Verification AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.