Facility
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The San Francisco Zoological Society (“Society”) is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens (“Zoo”). The Society’s mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c’s: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society’s leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (“AZA”). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.
Upholds the Society’s mission, core values and other policies/procedure outlined in the employee handbook and elsewhere.
SUMMARY: The goal of this internship is to support field conservation program.
1. Assist Zoo conservation staff with the daily husbandry needs of the captive rearing program for endangered frogs and turtles. Duties will include:
a. Water changes
b. Regular water quality testing
c. Daily feedings
d. Daily observations of health and behavior of the individuals
e. Periodic weight and daily health checks
f. Periodic exhibit maintenance
g. Associated paperwork
2. Assist in data gathering for new or ongoing research projects involving animals in conservation department.
3. Assist in gather data and present independent research project involving animals in conservation department.
4. Assist in maintaining specialized food cultures for the frog and turtle populations that include house flies, crickets and others.
5. Assist with maintenance of the enclosures which includes monitoring and periodic cleaning of water filters, cleaning of tanks and their associated furniture, weekly siphoning of rocks and water, as well as other duties as assigned.
6. Other duties may be assigned as needed by staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: College level coursework in biology, zoology, ecology, or related area is preferred. The candidate must be in good physical condition and capable of standing for the duration of normal work shifts. The candidate must have good organizational skills and exceptional people skills, including the ability to communicate well with zoo visitors of all ages.
ENVIRONMENT: Includes working indoors and outdoors; physical work requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working in tight quarters at times.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
EXPERIENCE: Experience working with or caring for amphibians is preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age requirement is 18 years.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to dust, hay, and animal hair/dander. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SALARY: $18.07 per hour. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings. Must be able to make a firm commitment to work through this internship.
TO APPLY: Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.