Facility

Wildlife Learning Center

Closing Date

Description

Wildlife Learning Center is seeking to fill a part-time animal care and educator position. 
The animal care and educator position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining enclosures, feeding, providing enrichment, monitoring animal health, providing public education, and performing other duties as assigned by supervisors. Employees give onsite and outreach education for schools, scout groups, libraries, birthday parties, and other organizations. Moderate to heavy lifting is required. Employees will work, hands-on, with multiple species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.

Education and Pre-requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science field
• Experience handling and training restricted species
• Experience working with children
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptionally good attitude and professionalism
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Effectively work in a team environment
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule
• Must have weekend availability

Exceptional part-time employees can potentially reach fulltime status.
Applicants must have a professional appearance and demeanor. Tattoos or body piercings must be coverable. 

Applicants must have a valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, social security number, and proof of personal auto insurance. All applicants are subject to a thorough background check. New hires are required to show a negative TB test, at own expense, within one month of employment.

Compensation and benefits

Starting pay rate is $11.00/hour

Application instructions

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume, with relevant coursework, to: Info@WildlifeLearningCenter.com or FAX to 818.362.8001. (Attn: Danielle Burns)