Facility
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Nutrition Fellow will participate in day-to-day activities of the Nutrition Services department that would include the dietary management, clinical nutrition problem solving, and contribution to in situ and ex situ conservation project endeavors for both the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This position reports to the Senior Wildlife Nutritionist.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Assist with dietary management under supervision of a Nutritionist, including communication with animal teams, documentation of current practices, review of past practices and/or animal natural history, body condition scoring of animals, diet formulation, nutritional evaluation and review of dietary acceptance.
Assist with quality control evaluations of feed items, including feed sample collection and preparation, photographic documentation and measurement of current feed items, and nutrient analysis data entry.
Participate in research endeavors for in situ and ex situ projects, including data collection, data entry, animal behavioral observations, research sample collection and processing, data analysis, writing, and presentation.
Attend meetings as appropriate, including discussions of dietary management, problem solving clinical cases, and research development.
Fellow will interact with a diversity of professionals, from nutritionists and dietary preparation staff to animal care staff, clinical DVMs, pathology DVMs, education teams, and more.
On the job training will be provided; however, applicants with experience in these areas should highlight them in their application materials.
Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word) and other computer programs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A candidate that is enthusiastic for professional growth and learning within the Wildlife Nutrition field. Fellows must be available to work Full-Time approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the six month fellowship (June 2022 – December 2022). Some weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to commute between both locations as we do not provide transportation.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Examples of representative qualifications include the enrollment in a post-secondary education program which is applicable to the assigned job duties or have completed post-secondary education. Some assignments may require a valid California driver license.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Undergraduate student (Junior or Senior), recent college graduate (in the last 12 months), or current graduate student with a specific interest in exotic animal nutrition.
Enrolled in or have a degree in Animal Science, Biology, Nutrition, Wildlife Science, or a related field.
Completed an introductory Animal Nutrition class which could include livestock, in situ or ex situ Wildlife Species, Pet Species, and/or Human Nutrition courses.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Effective Communication (verbal and written)
Effective organization and planning skills
Effective Customer service skills
Use Microsoft Office and other computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word)
Understand department assignments
Take directions and follow-up on assignments
Work with teams and effectively with others in a diverse environment
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Application Requirements: Cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and at least one letter of recommendation (preferably written by an academic faculty member). All files must be submitted in PDF format with your name and position as the filename.
Location: San Diego, CA & Escondido, CA
Duration: Six month Fellowship Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt Position
THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our employees, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
SDZWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SDZWA will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply directly through the SDZWA wesbite:
https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Posting/View/6985