Zookeeper for Summer Camp

Posted on April 8, 2024. Primary Region: Morden & Winkler, MB

Do you love Jesus, people, and animals? Then maybe you want to be our Summer Camp Zookeeper!

The role is to provide a quality experience to campers and guests at the barn through leading Zoo activities and caring for our animals (which can include: goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, donkeys, ponies, rabbits, hedgehogs, snakes, hamsters, gerbils, turtles, and more!).

Key Job Functions:
- Lead Zoo activities for campers and guest groups
- Guide campers/guests around the zoo and teach them about the animals.
- Engage well with campers/guests, striving to make it fun for every person.
- Ensure all rules are followed for both human and animal safety.

Care for the animals
- Follow the daily feeding schedule for each animal.
- Clean the barn, pens, enclosures and cages regularly.
- Communicate any health concerns regarding the animals to the Barn Manager.

Be a Team Player
- Attend all team meetings.
- Assist wranglers with horses and cleaning as time allows
- Participate & interact with campers during summer schedule as role allows.
- Complete other tasks as outlined by the Barn Manger
- Strive to be involved with, build, and maintain strong team relationships.

Skills, Attributes and Experience required:
- Personal values that match Winkler Bible Camp’s core values.
- Hard worker with a servant leadership mindset.
- Desire to work with people of all ages, but especially children
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
- Past experience managing animals (preferred).
- Average technological proficiency including using task management apps (ToDo) and text messaging apps (whatsapp).

Essential Functions:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for 6-8 hours at a time.
- Desire to work with people of all ages, but especially children

Please forward all cover letters and resumes to kellin@winklerbiblecamp.com.

Thank you for your interest in Winkler Bible Camp. We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


Company Description: Winkler Bible Camp is a Christian Camp that exists to extend the Kingdom of God and is focused on children and youth. In addition to running a summer camp program for 2000+ campers, we also host outdoor education for school groups, company picnics & banquets, weddings, church retreats, and more! Through everything we do, we seek to bring glory to God and draw others closer to Him!

Location:

16037 PTH 3
Stanley, MB

Job types: Seasonal

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Contact Information

Kellin Friesen
Phone: 204-325-9519