Facility

Wildlife Learning Center

Closing Date

Description

The animal care/educator position is responsible for monitoring animal health, maintaining cleanliness of animal areas, providing enrichment, educating public, and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employees also perform onsite and outreach education for schools, birthday parties, scout groups, libraries, 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

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science field and one-year zoo keeping or experience handling/training restricted species. Additional requirements include experience working with children, strong public speaking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others in a team environment. We are seeking employees with a strong work ethic, who are flexible, and have an exceptionally good attitude. It is possible for an exemplary part-time hire to attain full time status.
Applicants must be clean cut and neatly groomed without visible tattoos or body piercings.

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 background check. New hires are required to show a negative TB test, at own expense, within one month of employment.

Compensation and benefits

Starting salary is $10.50/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. www.WildlifeLearningCenter.com