Job Postings

Private aviary caretaker

Facility

Flying Colors Aviary

Closing Date
November 14, 2019
Description

Need a live on site parrot keeper. $14.00 per hour plus housing. Housing is private, not shared and includes a washer and dryer. Employee is responsible for their utilities.

We are looking for a responsible, self-starting, thoughtful and nonsmoking employee to help care for our large private aviary located on 80 acres on beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington State. The primary job function will be to provide for the safety and well-being of approximately 150 parrots. This is intended to be 5 day/week, 8 hours each day, working with other parrot caretakers with whom there is the occasional shift substitution. Some in-home bird care will be required from time to time. It is close to the ferry service to the mainland and is approximately 1.5 hours from Seattle. Close communication with the aviary team required. Must be US citizen. This job is largely cleaning the aviary, prepare fresh food, medicate as needed, build and repair cages and perching.

Education and Pre-requisites

Non-raptor avian experience, farm work.

Compensation and benefits

$14/hr, private housing on acreage.

Application instructions

Email resume and cover letter to susanhilliard@yahoo.com. I’ll confirm receipt so if you don’t hear back, please reach out again.