Expiration Date: 2014-01-18

Location: Save the Chimps – Fort Pierce, Florida

Monitoring includes, but is not limited to, patrolling sanctuary, enrichment preparation, dispensing medications, monitoring sick chimps as needed, responding to chimpanzee disputes or other disturbances and all other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

·      Conducts regular patrols of sanctuary as direct;

·      Respond to chimpanzee disputes or disturbances;

·      Reports injuries or illnesses to the Veterinarian;

·      Report intruders to Sanctuary Director, Operations Manager and law enforcement;

·      Report mechanical failures or utility failures to appropriate personnel;

·      Responds to emergency situations as directed by the Emergency Response Manual, and immediately contact the Sanctuary Director, Operations Manager, Veterinarian or other designated personnel for assistance;

·      At the direction of the Veterinarian, Vet Assistant, Chimp Care Manager or Sanctuary Director monitor the health of any ill or injured chimpanzee;

·      Prepare and dispense medications for individual chimpanzees receiving evening medications as directed;

·      Inspects food deliveries; If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t serve it to the chimps!

·      Sorts, counts, bins and bags food items for meals as directed by the Operations manager of other Kitchen personnel;

·      Prepares dietary supplements for the chimps, including but not limited to, baby bottles, protein shakes, and Gatorades;

·      Prepares enrichment items for chimpanzee party items as directed by the Operations Manager or other Kitchen personnel;

·      Is familiar with all dietary restrictions for individual chimpanzees and prevents inclusion of restricted items in meals;

·      Monitors inventory of all food and non-food supplies and reports shortages to the Operations Manager;

·      As directed, implements all other projects regarding Food and Enrichment Operations;

·      Ensures all Food and Enrichment Operation department’s equipment is clean, disinfected and in good working order;

·      With the Veterinarian or Veterinary Assistant assist with morning preparation of chimpanzee medications;

·      Assist with lock maintenance and repair;

·      Supervise and provide direction to other non-supervisory night staff/assistants;

·      Carry a STC cell phone programmed with important numbers at all times and ensures that the phone remains fully charged and operable;

·      Communicate clearly to appropriate staff all matters involving chimpanzee health and safety;

·      Must be able to perform all duties of a Staff Supervisor;

·      All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

 Training period during day and evening shifts during first 90 days of employment;

Great ape knowledge and experience preferred;

Experience working evening/night shift;

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;

Accuracy and attention to detail;

High School Diploma or GED;

Physical Requirements:

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.

Standing for extended periods of time;

Bending, stretching, crouching or sitting for extended periods of time;

Walking for extended periods of time

Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls;

Reach with hands and arms;

Hear noises made by the chimps;

Climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crawl;

Lifting and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds;

Swim in the face of danger;

Run in the face of danger.

Environmental Requirements:

Tasks are performed with potential for exposure to adverse conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, animals/wildlife, or toxic/poisonous agents.  Employees must not object to unpleasant chimpanzee behaviors that include spitting of water or saliva, throwing of feces, food or other waste, and chimpanzee displays that may include banging, kicking of the fencing, and loud screams or hooting.

Compensation: Based on experience. Full package benefits available upon completion of 90 days of employment.

Save the Chimps, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Save the Chimps, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

P.O. Box 12220
Ft. Pierce, FL 34979
Telephone: 772-429-0403
Fax: 772-460-0720