Employment at the Animal Park
The Animal Park at the Conservators Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies heavily on a dedicated staff of employees and permanent volunteers. The Animal Park does not often have open positions for employment, but will post these positions as they become available here. Please check back regularly to find news and updates on employment opportunities.

Current Open Positions
- Animal Keeper
- Facilities and Maintenance Associate
- Donor Relations Associate
- Visitor Services Associate
- General Application
Animal keepers are responsible for supporting all the operations associated with the husbandry of the animals.
Under the direction of the Husbandry Manager
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE: Carrying out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals, including but not limited to cleaning, feeding, exhibit maintenance, and general upkeep of support facilities.
Maintaining clean and organized exhibits, service areas, and equipment.
Preparing and feeding diets as per established feeding practices and diet sheets.
Administering prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments under the guidance of the Husbandry Manager.
Maintaining daily reports, logs, and records as appropriate and according to established guidelines.
Understanding and applying a practical understanding of operant conditioning as it relates to the daily management of species on grounds.
Assist in a variety of pest and plant control throughout the park.
Identifying potential maintenance or safety issues and reporting them appropriately.
Participating in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or demonstrations, and/or other public interactions as requested by the Husbandry Manager.
May oversee work activities and/or provide training for interns, seasonal workers, or volunteers.
Working weekends and/or holidays.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or Associates degree in Animal Science, Biology, or other related Science
Experience working with exotic animals.
Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office and Excel software applications.
Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain a license.
Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
PREFFERED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1-2 years of experience working with exotic animals; as a paid employee not in a volunteer capacity.
Construction and maintenance experience.
Experience with operant conditioning, developing and completion of an animal training project.
Public speaking and education skills developed.
COMPENSATION:
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
Shared housing opportunities may be available.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Please include 2 references with your resume. There will be a 2-step selection process from this point. First, there will be a round of traditional interviews. These can be done over the phone for individuals who are not local. The final step in the selection process will be a working interview.
Please contact applications@animalparknc.org if you experience any issues with the application process or have further questions regarding the position.
Under the direction of the Husbandry Manager
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFFERED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION:
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This position must be filled as soon as possible, and this webpage will be updated and/or removed when the position is filled. Please contact applications@animalparknc.org if you experience any issues with the application process or have further questions regarding the position.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Donor Relations Associate will need to provide excellent customer service in person, via phone, email, and mail, with a focus on retaining existing donors and accurately representing the Animal Park’s mission, goals, message, brand, and policies. While also being responsible for the fulfillment and customer service aspect of the Lifetime Adoption Program.
KEY DUTIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Please contact applications@animalparknc.org if you experience any issues with the application process or have further questions regarding the position.
We are currently looking for potential part-time candidates to join our Visitor Service team for our upcoming busy season to work weekend shifts. As a Visitor Service Associate, you would help our guests get checked in for their tour, help maintain the Gift Shop/Visitors Center, and be a resource for potential donors.
Qualifications:
Key Roles:
Please contact applications@animalparknc.org if you experience any issues with the application process or have further questions regarding the position.
If you would like to submit your resume and credentials to the Animal Park at the Conservators Center under a General Application for consideration, please feel free to do so. While we may not be hiring for your preferred position or area of expertise, we will hold your application on file should any availabilities or opportunities arise that are relevant to your experience.
Please Note that all positions at the Animal Park hold the following MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work weekends and/or holidays
High school diploma, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
Basic skills with Microsoft Office and Excel software applications
Writing and penmanship skills
Ability to maintain a neat and organized work environment
Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina
Ability to self-motivate and work in self-directed projects and tasks
Ability to work actively (on your feet) as necessary
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
Please Note that all positions at the Animal Park hold the following MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: